Engineering Technician Apprentice

Company: LCM Engineering & Consultancy Limited
Location: Houghton Conquest, MK45 3LW
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: Between £18,000.00 and £20,000.00 per year
Sector: Engineering
Ref: VAC-14281
Application Deadline Date: 14/12/2025
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (can be flexible)

Brief Description

Do you have an interest in Automation and Robotic engineering? Do you want to work with different machines? Does Mechanical Engineering interest you? LCM Engineering, In Houghton Conquest, are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their skilled team of engineers.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grade 9-4 (A*- C) in English and in maths.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - Apprenticeships@Bedford.ac.uk or 01234291225

Personal Qualities

Good team player
Good attention to detail
Organised

Skills Required

Good IT skills
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical and numerical skills
Administrative skills
Customer service skills

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Engineering Fitter
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Future Prospects

You will become a fully qualified Machine Engineer and a possible permanent position may be on offer upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

LCM Engineering are a successful, well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Houghton Conquest, uniquely positioned to provide a one-stop, turn-key service for Automation, Tooling, Fixtures, Design, and Manufacturing.

As an Engineering Technician Apprentice at LCM Engineering you will work alongside LCM’s skilled fitting team on a variety of projects. The role will involve a wide range of mechanical and pneumatic assembly applications within the automotive industry, including:

Tool building, robot cell builds, automation systems, mechanical assembly, and fixturing.

You will also assist in the manufacture and fabrication of parts and equipment.

You will be carrying out final inspections of mechanical assemblies, machinery and tooling as well as helping to resolve any issues identified.

Additionally, you will gain exposure to different areas of the company, including the manual machine shop, design, and projects departments.

Other Information

Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of The Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.