Apprentice Production Engineer

Are you looking to start a career in Engineering? Apply for this apprentice role with Nicholsons in Stanley!

Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd are a global specialist in the design and manufacture of high-temperature metal seals for aerospace, automotive and power generation sectors. 

As part of the Production Engineering team, you will learn to design and develop ‘near-net forming processes’ for critical customer applications. Working alongside toolmakers, production team leaders and design engineers you will use cutting edge CAE, engineering and structural modelling tools to develop precision rolling and forming processes that deliver rapid prototyping for test-engine development and stable, capable production processes for mature seal programmes. 

During your time as an apprentice, you will receive training and a recognised qualification in:

• CAD (AutoCAD/Solidworks)
• You'll learn how to use various measuring equipment such as Micrometres, Verniers and CMM
• Designing, developing and building of new machinery and tooling
• Operating lathes, grinders, CNC machines and other tool room equipment
• Setting and operating plasma welding equipment 
• Continuous improvement and 5C standards 

Before completion of your apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to explore future roles and career development. The organisation has a real commitment to ensuring everyone reaches their full potential whilst contributing to the success of the business. 
 

To be a successful Apprentice Production Engineer you will have to have: 

• An attitude to succeed
• A willingness to learn 
• Be a good team player 

Apprentices will be supported with paid day release will benefit from a private pension scheme, non-contractual Business Performance Related Bonus, 23 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays, a working week of 38 hours over 5 days with an early Friday finish, offering excellent work/life balance. 

Our Apprenticeship programme is open to anyone 16 and over, if you are interested in being our next Apprentice, please email us: hr@nicholsons.co.uk  or apply today! 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Training

  • You will attend New College Durham one day per week
  • On going training will be provided throughout your apprenticeship from Nicholsons and college

• Skills Required

  Communication skills, Organisation skills, Analytical skills, Logical

• Employer Description

  Global specialist in the design and manufacture of resilient metal seals and gaskets. 

02/07/2024

• You will attend New College Durham one day per week
• On going training will be provided throughout your apprenticeship from Nicholsons and college

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Analytical skills, Logical County Durham DH9 7YE Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd, Amos Drive, Greencroft Industrial Park County Durham Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd.