GOOCH & HOUSEGO UK LIMITED
Wage: £16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours: 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 3.30pm Friday (Start times may vary).
Start date: Wednesday 9 September 2026
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 3
G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. Our success is built on innovation, precision, and the talent of our people. The four-year apprenticeship is a mixture of practical on-the-job training and academic training on day release at college.
Wage £16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) National Minimum Wage for apprentices - from April 2026, £8.00 per hour. Apprentices will need to be paid National Minimum Wage after their first year of their Apprenticeship. Training course Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3) Hours 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 3.30pm Friday (Start times may vary). 39 hours a week Start date Wednesday 9 September 2026 Duration 3 years 6 months Positions available 3
Work in accordance with work instructions and work with the relevant parties to support the production of steady state and new product in the most economic manner to meet team targets of 100% delivery and quality. Adherence to all company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, Precision. Complete the training to the required standard and obtain the agreed academic qualifications. At work, complete up to eight modules including Polishing, Machine Shop, Coating, CNC, Quality, Procurement, Engineering (subject to change) over the first three years. Specialise and be assessed in an agreed area for the final year. Listen to and respect the mentors who will support your development. Report on your achievements at the end of each module and provide feedback to your mentor. Follow, process and complete all job sheet documentation as required. Keep accurate and up-to-date records of work undertaken and keep the relevant documentation with the part to maintain product integrity and traceability of the part, ensuring the work is completed. Maintain the work environment to the agreed standard in line with health and safety regulations.
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Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course contents Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.Follow standard operating procedures.Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.Apply continuous improvement techniques.Apply team working principles.Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.Carry out and record learning and development activities.Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.Follow standard operating procedures.Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.Apply continuous improvement techniques.Apply team working principles.Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.Carry out and record learning and development activities.Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
GCSE in:
English (grade C/4 and above)Maths (grade C/4 and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingPatiencePunctual & adaptableManual dexterityInstruction adherenceDetail orientedResponsible mindsetFast paced workDeadline focusedHighly committed
G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of our acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years. Ready to join a leader in Optical Technology? Take your career to the next level with G&H. Apply today and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of optics!
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20% uplift for rotational shifts. Overtime at x1.5 after 39 hours, x2 on Sundays & Bank Holidays. 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. 6% pension, bonus scheme, Health Cash Plan, £500 referral bonus, cycle to work scheme.
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