About this role
About Bodycote
We are a leading, global performance metallurgy business, improving properties and extending lives of our customers’ products through advanced thermal and surface processing. Bodycote offers materials solutions for virtually every market sector with a focus on aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, industrial, consumer and medical.
The Role
Our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme starting in September 2026 offers an exciting opportunity to learn and grow within the world’s leading specialist heat treatment and thermal processing company. From day one, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive team, working alongside skilled professionals and a dedicated mentor who will guide your development. Whether you’re operating state-of-the-art furnaces, inspecting precision components, or supporting vital processes behind the scenes, you’ll gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and the confidence to shape a successful future in engineering.
As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll also complete a nationally recognised engineering qualification through day-release attendance at college. This structured learning will complement your hands-on experience, and you will be supported throughout your studies by both your college tutor and your workplace mentor, ensuring you can apply what you learn in the classroom directly to real-world challenges on the job. This combination of academic and practical training provides a strong foundation for long-term success in the engineering industry.
Programme Overview
You’ll rotate through our core departments learning the skills needed to enhance your career:
Quality Control
Gain the knowledge on how to check metal parts before and after heat treatment to make sure they meet the right standards
Learn how to use simple measuring tools like micrometres and hardness testers
Help keep records of test results and support with paperwork
Understand why accuracy, attention to detail, and following instructions are important to make sure parts are safe and ready for our customers
Operations
Develop a strong understanding of continuous improvement tools and take part in projects to support operational excellence
Help prepare and load metal parts into furnaces for heat treatment
Learn how to safely run the machines that heat and cool the metal
Follow step-by-step instructions to make sure everything is done correctly
Keep notes on what you do and help make sure jobs are finished on time and to a high standard
Maintenance
Work with the maintenance team to help look after and fix machines
Learn how to use tools safely and carry out basic checks
Help spot problems early so machines keep running smoothly
Understand why looking after equipment helps the whole company stay safe, save energy, and keep customers happy
Health, Safety & Our Values
Safety is not only a priority, it’s a way of life. From your first day, you’ll learn how to stay safe while working with heat treatment equipment, tools, and materials. You’ll have full training and support to make sure you understand how to protect yourself and others at all times.
What You’ll Learn About Health & Safety:
How to work safely around hot furnaces, heavy parts, and moving equipment
The correct way to lift, move, and handle materials to avoid injury
What to do in case of an emergency, including fire safety and first aid procedures
How to spot hazards, report them, and help keep the workplace clean and safe
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Wearing the right PPE is a big part of staying safe. We’ll provide everything you need and show you how to use it properly, including:
Heat-resistant gloves and clothing
Safety boots with steel toes
Eye protection (goggles or face shields)
Ear protection when working around loud machines
Respirators or masks if working with certain materials or chemicals
You’ll learn when and why each item is used, and how to look after your gear to keep it in good condition
Our values will guide your journey:
Safety First: Our belief in the value of recognising and reducing unnecessary risks, far exceeds the demands of regulation or compliance.
Performance: There can be no shortcuts or compromises.
Customer Experience: Strong customer relationships and close collaborations that unleash remarkable outcomes.
Sustainability: Pursuing technologies and methodologies that reduce our environmental impact and help us to deliver positive, measurable, environmental, societal and economic effects in the global geographies we operate in.
What We’re Looking For
A strong interest in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments
Eagerness to learn hands-on technical skills across multiple disciplines
Good attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and a positive team-player attitude
Ability to work methodically and adapt to changing tasks
Entry Requirements:
Minimum 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including Maths, English, and Science (or equivalent)
What You’ll Gain
A nationally recognised engineering qualification (Level 2, 3, or 4 depending on entry level)
Exposure to real-world industrial processes and quality standards
A strong foundation in safety, operational excellence, and customer-focused delivery
Career progression opportunities within a growing, sustainable engineering company
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of metallurgy with Bodycote, we’d love to hear from you. Why not explore this opportunity further, to start your journey with us.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, and ethnicity. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.