Design Engineer Apprentice

For over 30-years Arneg UK has been successfully serving the retail sector in the UK & Ireland with the business now being one of the UK’s leading suppliers of innovative solutions in retail display cabinets and associated equipment. Operating out of three facilities in Bedfordshire; our business has a totally integrated and flexible manufacturing plant where cabinets and components are produced to the highest standards. This is a four-year apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in engineering.

Based at Arneg's Research & Design department, you will learn both the theory and practical skills needed to take a product from a drawing on a screen to a finished cabinet on the factory floor. To make sure you fully understand how things are built, your first year will include valuable rotations across different factory areas, including Production/Assembly, the Metal Shop, Electrical, and Brazing.As an apprentice, you will learn how to design, develop, and test commercial refrigeration equipment. You will build hands-on skills with 3D CAD software and learn how thermal systems work, all while working alongside an experienced engineering team on real projects.

What you will be doing day-to-day: As you progress through your training, you will get involved in: Design & CAD Work: Learning to create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using design software Lab Testing: Helping to test our prototypes to check their temperature performance, airflow, and energy consumption Manufacturing Integration: Working directly with our production teams to ensure your designs are easy to build on the factory floor System Science: Learning how the cooling cycle works, including key parts like compressors, evaporators, and condensers Continuous Improvement: Helping us find ways to make products more sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective You will be fully supported throughout your apprenticeship, reporting directly to our Design Manager and Technical Director. After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded a Level 3 in Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician.