Apprenticeships in
Engineering, Science
& Business Admin.

Earn while you learn with TDR Training’s nationally recognised apprenticeship programmes across Engineering, Science and Business Administration.

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Level 4

Quality Practitioner (Level 4)

A Level 4 progression route into process quality or inspection roles for former apprentices and staff. No day release needed.

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Level 3

Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship for support roles across quality, process, projects, R&D, test, planning, estimating and design.

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Level 3

Surface Finisher (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship for painters and surface finishers in marine, defence, automotive and yellow goods settings.

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Level 3

Safety, Health and Environment Technician (Level 3)

A Level 3 progression route into health, safety and environmental roles for former apprentices and staff. No day release.

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Level 3

Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship for multi-skilled site and field service roles maintaining combined mechanical and electrical systems.

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Level 2

Lean Manufacturing Operative (Level 2)

A Level 2 apprenticeship for production, assembly, logistics, material handling and process or finishing operative roles.

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Level 3

Machining Technician (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship for millers, turners and grinders, suiting those progressing through the manual or CNC route.

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Level 3

Metal Fabricator (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship for fabricator welders, platers, sheet metal workers and general fabricators in engineering.

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Level 3

Plate Welder (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship developing advanced welding for safety-critical structural and fabrication work across industry.

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Level 3

Pipe Welder (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship developing advanced manual welding for safety-critical piping across energy and process sectors.

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Level 2

Welder (Level 2)

A Level 2 apprenticeship producing welds by manual and mechanised processes across a range of materials, positions and joints.

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Level 3

Engineering Maintenance Technician (Level 3) dual discipline

A Level 3 apprenticeship combining mechanical and electrical maintenance for multi-skilled engineering technician roles.

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Level 3

Engineering Maintenance Technician (Level 3) single discipline

A Level 3 apprenticeship specialising in one discipline: mechanical, electrical, or control and instrumentation maintenance.

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Level 3

Engineering Fitter (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship for mechanical and electrical fitters, panel builders and machine and automation builders.

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Level 3

Installation and Maintenance Electrician (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship in electrical installation and maintenance across commercial, industrial and housebuilding settings.

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Level 3

Engineering Design Technician (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship for CAD technicians, designers and draughtspeople across mechanical, electrical and structural work.

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Level 4

Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Level 4)

A Level 4 route into manufacturing, project or quality engineering for Level 3 graduates, with the HNC a mandatory element.

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Level 4

Automation and Controls Engineering Technician (Level 4)

A Level 4 route for engineers moving into installation, process, production support, commissioning and senior maintenance roles.

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Level 4

Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician (Level 4)

A Level 4 standard developing technical leadership and expertise for maintenance technicians moving into supervisory roles.

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Level 2

Engineering Operative (Level 2)

A Level 2 apprenticeship for semi-skilled operatives in welding, assembly or press-brake settings below Level 3 scope.

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Level 3

Lifting Equipment Technician (Level 3)

A Level 3 apprenticeship covering the repair, maintenance, inspection, testing, installation and assembly of lifting equipment.

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Getting Started

Three steps to your apprenticeship

From application to your first day, we keep things simple and straightforward.

Browse & Apply

Search our live vacancies for roles with employer partners across the North East. Apply online in minutes, or register your interest and our team will be in touch about new roles.

Interview & Offer

We match you with suitable employers and support you through the interview process. Once accepted, we confirm your start date.

Start & Succeed

Begin your programme with your new employer. Your dedicated TDR trainer supports you throughout, in the workplace and in the classroom.

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Real Stories. Real People.

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Mark Young
Mark Young HNC in General Engineering

The HNC course has offered me the opportunity to rediscover the basis of scientific study in the engineering fields. The study of mechanical principles and engineering science has been of particular interest to me.

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Liam Johnson
Millers UK — Liam Johnson Business Administration Apprentice

"The best part of my apprenticeship was the opportunity to learn while on the job. I thrive in environments where I can apply new knowledge directly, and the apprenticeship provided a great balance of theory and practical application."

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Daniel Young
Millers UK — Daniel Young Engineering Apprentice

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship here at Miller UK and have been fortunate enough to be presented with many opportunities to further my skills and knowledge in different departments."

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Renata Kozlovskaja
Renata Kozlovskaja Business Administrator · Level 3

"Don't be afraid of challenges. They make you stronger. Every time you think you can't do something, push yourself to do it and you will be amazed at what you can achieve."

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Georgia Pickering
Georgia Pickering Engineering Apprentice

"The best part of doing an apprenticeship was the combination of learning in an educational setting and applying that knowledge in real-world practice. It gave me the opportunity to earn a qualification while working alongside experienced engineers."

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