Summary
We are looking for an Engineering apprentice to join our friendly, hard-working team. The apprentice will learn to use various machinery and tools alongside completing necessary documentation accurately and efficiently.
Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
38 hours a week
Start date
Monday 18 August 2025
Duration
2 years
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
* Machining components to precise specifications.
* Operating CNC Lathe, CNC Grinding machines.
* Using measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, and optical measuring tools.
* Following safety protocols and ensuring all products are machined to the provided work instructions.
* Completing all documentation accurately.
* Keeping the machine area clean, tidy, and organised.
* Complying with all health and safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Where you’ll work
TENTER FIELDS
THORNHILL RD BUS. PARK
DEWSBURY
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF12 9QT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* The apprentice will be expected to attend college one day per week, the rest of the week will be spent on site.
* All work/portfolio will be uploaded to the CRM system Aptem
* Skills coach will visit the work place every 4-6 weeks
* The apprentice will be entitled to 6 hours 'off the job' every week for training, shadowing colleagues and/or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4-9)
* Maths (grade 4-9)
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
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Please ensure you are able to commute to and from the workplace easily and reliably. This is a highly sought after apprenticeship, so please only apply if you have a genuine interest in this field.