Summary
Kick-start your engineering career with ETD Consulting! Gain hands-on experience in materials testing, specialist inspections and engineering equipment while working towards a recognised qualification, with opportunities for UK and overseas travel.
What you will do at work
- Prepare metal samples for testing, including cutting, grinding, polishing and etching.
- Examine materials using microscopes and specialist laboratory equipment.
- Assist with non-destructive testing (NDT) to identify defects and weaknesses in materials.
- Support the setup, maintenance and improvement of testing equipment.
- Record test results accurately and assist with technical documentation.
- Work alongside experienced engineers to carry out materials testing and inspections.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment.
- Follow health and safety procedures when using tools and specialist equipment.
- Assist with troubleshooting equipment and improving testing processes.
- Support engineering inspections at client sites across the UK, with potential overseas travel.
Training
The apprentice will receive practical, hands-on training at ETD Consulting’s Leatherhead office and laboratory, working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.
Training will combine workplace learning with structured off-the-job training delivered by Train’d Up. The apprentice will develop skills in materials testing, inspection techniques, equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
The frequency and delivery arrangements for formal training will be confirmed as part of the individual apprenticeship training plan.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- GCSE English (C/4 or above) – essential
- GCSE Maths (C/4 or above) – essential
About this employer
European Technology Development Limited (ETD Consulting) is a specialist engineering consultancy based in Leatherhead, Surrey. The company provides technical expertise in materials engineering, testing and inspection, supporting industrial organisations to maintain the safety, reliability and performance of their equipment and assets.
Working with clients across a range of industrial sectors, ETD Consulting combines specialist engineering knowledge with practical testing and inspection techniques to identify potential issues and develop effective solutions.
The company offers a supportive, hands-on working environment, providing opportunities to learn from experienced engineering professionals and gain exposure to projects across the UK and internationally.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role within ETD Consulting, subject to business needs and performance. Potential career pathways include Materials Testing Technician, NDT Technician, Quality Inspector or Materials Engineer, with opportunities for further specialist training, professional development and involvement in engineering projects across the UK and internationally.
Things to consider
Applicants must be able to travel reliably to the Leatherhead office and laboratory on a daily basis. Flexibility to travel to client sites across the UK and internationally is essential.
Due to potential overseas travel requirements, applicants must be aged 18 or over, hold a valid, in-date passport and be able to meet the relevant immigration and entry requirements for international travel.
Candidates must also be comfortable working at height and following strict health and safety procedures in laboratory and industrial environments. A driving licence is not required.