Level 3 Engineering Apprentice

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

Our Culture  

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

Career Opportunities  

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Role and responsibilities

Level 3 Engineering Apprentices will spend the first year of their apprenticeship full time at our training provider’s Technical School, where they will have four days per week learning practical skills within a workshop environment and one day per week studying towards their Technical Certificate.

Years 2–4: The apprentice will move to a day release format (one day at the Technical School and four days at the Gillingham site) while working towards their Level 3 qualification. On their on site days, they will begin a rotation of departmental placements within the business, spending time in and gaining experience across a number of Manufacturing and Technical Centre departments.

Working alongside dedicated mentors, the apprentice will assist with and learn about:

Manufacturing prototype components on various CNC machines.

Measuring prototype components using a range of manual and automatic metrology equipment.

Manufacturing and fabricating dedicated fixturing.

Using hand tools and manual workshop equipment, e.g., lathes, mills, grinders, and welding equipment.

Stripping, rebuilding, modifying, and rigging prototype heavy duty diesel engines.

Manufacturing and building dedicated test machines.

Supporting the maintenance and operation of test rigs, engine systems, diesel components, and related automotive hardware.

Assisting with instrumentation, sensor setup, wiring, calibration, and data acquisition tasks.

Conducting basic diagnostic and fault finding tasks on test rigs under supervision.

Supporting root cause investigations, test issue resolution, and engineering studies.

Collecting, logging, and presenting test data in line with departmental procedures.

Carrying out front line maintenance and basic fault diagnosis within the limits of their training.

Communicate and liaise with other departments and all levels of management.

Work with your mentor on a training plan designed to cover the apprenticeship criteria and beyond.

Health, Safety & Environment

All employees are required to:

Adhere to PHINIA safety rules, including PPE requirements, safe systems of work, and workshop/test facility protocols.

Identify and report safety concerns, near misses, and improvement opportunities.

Demonstrate a safety first mindset in all tasks.

To comply with H&S regulations, showing responsibility of personal safety and that of others

Skills

Must have a practical aptitude and able to demonstrate ability to work with hand tools and measurement equipment.

Must have a strong aptitude for hands on learning and problem solving across multiple engineering disciplines.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Have the ability to work in a team whilst managing own responsibilities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic and focussed environment.

Have a strong work ethic.

Personable, flexible and a proactive team player.

Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards work.

Attributes

Have keen interest in solving practical problems

Enjoy the challenge of learning new skills.

Flexible and adaptable approach

Treat colleagues with respect (Equality & Diversity)

Experience and qualifications

Desirable: GCSEs in English Language, Maths and ideally a Science at a minimum Grade 4 (grade C) either expected or achieved.

Higher academic qualifications, ie A levels, BTEC Diploma in Engineering (welcome but not essential)

Additional Information

This job description outlines the duties required, it is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list, and the Line Manager may vary duties from time to time which do not change the general character of the job, or the level of responsibility entailed.  Flexibility is required from all job holders.

Hours of work –

First 12 months located at IPS training centre, Rochester, working Monday – Friday.
PHINIA Hours: 37 hours per week: 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break. 8am -1pm Friday, no lunch break.

Holiday: 25 days paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays

Annual Salary: £15,623 starting salary, with annual salary uplifts subject to National Minimum Wage and/or performance.

Submitting Applications

To apply, please attach a copy of your covering letter and your CV as one document

Start Date: September 2026. 

Candidates will only be contacted if they are selected for an interview.

If suitable candidates are found, they may be offered a placement before the stated closing date.  

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. 

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers 

• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively 

• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional 

• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse 

• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right 

• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!  

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP 

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

GLOBAL TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY STATEMENT

Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review.

Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

Career Scam Disclaimer: 

PHINIA makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website.  To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by PHINIA. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact PHINIA through PHINIA’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.