Trainee Moulding Apprentice
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Encocam LTD |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | ENCO2 |
Summary
Encocam are recruiting an Trainee Moulding Technician to work at our production facilities in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
We manufacture crash test dummies (ATD as they are professionally known) and other products in the automotive safety market. There are rubber parts in the dummies and our apprentice will learn how to manufacture these using our machines and techniques.
You will be supported by the other members of the moulding team who will help you become proficient in producing the parts necessary for the assembly process.
Could this be the start you’re looking for in the manufacturing industry?
We will send you on the necessary training courses in order to upskill you and the intention is to send you on a Level 3 Engineering Technician course to give a grounding in production and development.
Other Aspects of the role include:
• Working and learning from an established small and dedicated team
• Practical hands-on training
• Ability to gain an engineering qualification
• Structured role progression within the team/company
If you’re interested, send us your CV along with a covering letter explaining why this role appeals to you.
Role Description
To understand and become proficient in the production and assembly techniques applicable to the manufacture of moulded parts for crash test dummies.
Key responsibilities and tasks
• Work with and learn from other members of the crash dummy team to become proficient in the manufacture of product.
• Learn to understand the development and progression of materials and components.
• Possibility to attend college or a training centre to gain an engineering qualification.
• Learn assembly techniques to comply with drawings, specifications or regulatory requirements.
• Become competent working with a variety of materials, understanding their properties and applications.
• Be conversant with and adhere to agreed manufacturing, safety, environment and quality procedures, ensuring all documentation is completed (e.g., defect reports) and repairs are undertaken.
• Learn to read and understand engineering drawings and documentation.
• Gain the understanding of working to tolerances, for example weight, dimension and surface finish.
• Provide support to the Product Development team and assist others when necessary.
• Good communication and co-operation with team members and the wider company.
• Learn to follow company administrative procedures.
• Understand and adhere to the company’s health, safety, quality and environmental policies.
• Co-operate fully with the company regarding all H&S matters and be aware of the importance of complying with H&S Policy to ensure a safe workplace and maintain the integrity of the environment
• Working in a 5-S environment.
• Any additional work identified as necessary for the smooth operation of the business.
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Work Location: In person
We manufacture crash test dummies (ATD as they are professionally known) and other products in the automotive safety market. There are rubber parts in the dummies and our apprentice will learn how to manufacture these using our machines and techniques.
You will be supported by the other members of the moulding team who will help you become proficient in producing the parts necessary for the assembly process.
Could this be the start you’re looking for in the manufacturing industry?
We will send you on the necessary training courses in order to upskill you and the intention is to send you on a Level 3 Engineering Technician course to give a grounding in production and development.
Other Aspects of the role include:
• Working and learning from an established small and dedicated team
• Practical hands-on training
• Ability to gain an engineering qualification
• Structured role progression within the team/company
If you’re interested, send us your CV along with a covering letter explaining why this role appeals to you.
Role Description
To understand and become proficient in the production and assembly techniques applicable to the manufacture of moulded parts for crash test dummies.
Key responsibilities and tasks
• Work with and learn from other members of the crash dummy team to become proficient in the manufacture of product.
• Learn to understand the development and progression of materials and components.
• Possibility to attend college or a training centre to gain an engineering qualification.
• Learn assembly techniques to comply with drawings, specifications or regulatory requirements.
• Become competent working with a variety of materials, understanding their properties and applications.
• Be conversant with and adhere to agreed manufacturing, safety, environment and quality procedures, ensuring all documentation is completed (e.g., defect reports) and repairs are undertaken.
• Learn to read and understand engineering drawings and documentation.
• Gain the understanding of working to tolerances, for example weight, dimension and surface finish.
• Provide support to the Product Development team and assist others when necessary.
• Good communication and co-operation with team members and the wider company.
• Learn to follow company administrative procedures.
• Understand and adhere to the company’s health, safety, quality and environmental policies.
• Co-operate fully with the company regarding all H&S matters and be aware of the importance of complying with H&S Policy to ensure a safe workplace and maintain the integrity of the environment
• Working in a 5-S environment.
• Any additional work identified as necessary for the smooth operation of the business.
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Work Location: In person