Apprenticeship Summary

You will be using computer aided design software to produce detailed drawings, both in 2D and 3D software. This is an office-based role, and will involve communicating with customers, clients and other staff via email and telephone.

Wage

£19,300 a year.

Pay will be reviewed regularly.

National Minimum Wage

Training course

Engineering Design technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21st  September 2026

Duration

2 years 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

Who you’ll work for

Broxap Limited

What you’ll do at work

  • Day to day tasks will include:
    • Preparing detailed designs for projects using 2D and 3D CAD
    • Communicating designs to the design team and customers
    • Preparing initial design briefs
    • Assessing and reporting on quality standards of the projects via the digital environment

    For the right person, there is the opportunity to develop skills in design and drawing techniques within a fast-paced, busy workplace. On completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to produce drawings and designs to industry standards and regulations.

Where you’ll work

Rowhurst Industrial Estate
Chesterton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 6BD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Your training course

Engineering design technician (level 3)

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Training Schedule

Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Level 3.

Remote sessions for the BTEC qualification would be undertaken during the academic year.

Assessments would take place in the workplace every 8 weeks.

Two examinations would need to be undertaken at the Training Providers site in Barnsley. You would also need to attend a surveying course in Barnsley for a week as well.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 4 or above or equivalent)
  • Math (grade Grade 4 or above or equivalent)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills

About this Employer

Broxap is a family owned business, founded 1946, specialising in the design and manufacture of high specification street furniture, all types of shelters, design & build projects and playground/outdoor fitness equipment. Based in Staffordshire, Broxap’s purpose is to supply high specification products which will endure a long, safe life. Our goal is to supply these products to every city, town, village and rural area throughout the UK.

https://www.broxap.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work as a qualified CAD Technician, which in turn can lead on to senior level roles within the organisation, or open opportunities for progression outside of the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Abi Hodgkinson

[email protected]

03302320284

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049995.

Key information

  • Level:
    3
  • Location:
    Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
  • Typical duration:
    30 months
  • Start date:
    Monday 21st September 2026
  • Delivery Model:
    Remote
Salary: £19,300