Summary
Hollinbrow Precision Products (UK) Ltd is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Operative Apprentice. The apprentice will be required to carry out processing operations, packing, dispatching and assisting in manufacturing. Upon completion of the apprenticeship there will be opportunity to progress into a full-time Operator/Machinist role.
Wage
£15,311.40 a year
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm. Friday 8:00am-3:30pm.
39 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Day-to-day tasks include:
* Inspect and test products (visually and using micrometres, verniers), taking appropriate action to confirm the quality of products or materials
* Finishing and packing of products ready for dispatch
* Laser buddying/operating
* Maintain accurate, clear and complete records in line with internal procedures and requirements
* Following training, work with minimum supervision and in a positive manner with the manufacturing team and other employees to meet the departmental and business objectives
* Cleaning and maintaining the working area, environment and machinery to a tidy and safe standard
* Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and health and safety policies
* Cooperating with and assisting colleagues and ensuring positive teamwork and relationships
* Carrying out any other reasonable duties not specifically stated within this job description, as requested by your supervisor or the managing director
* Once able to undertake the above tasks satisfactorily, depending on the apprentice's strengths, training may also be provided on grinding, running the lathe, running the milling machine and other machinery
Where you’ll work
Unit 8
Ni Park, Chetwynd Aston
Newport
TF10 9LH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
This is a 15-month apprenticeship resulting in a Level 2 Mechanical Engineering Operative qualification.
Training will include attending the training provider one day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship - this will be at In-Comm Training Services in Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3AJ
You will work to achieve:
* Level 2 NVQ in Engineering Operations
* Employment Rights and Responsibilities
* Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
More training information
Please ensure you have researched the journey to the company and the training provider.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade 5 or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English, science (grade 5 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
* Interest in Engineering