Engineering Operative Apprentice

ADAMS ENCLOSURES LIMITED

WALSALL (WS8 7DG)

Closes in 10 days (Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 February 2025


Summary

Adams Enclosures Limited are looking to recruit an Engineering Apprentice. The apprentice will be required to carry out assembly work in our fitting department using hand and power tools. After initial training there will be opportunities to work in our powder coating facility and operate CNC machinery in our state-of-the-art preparation section.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 7.30am - 4.00pm (but may be subject to change).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 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

This is a multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship. This will be a varied role, and you will be given an insight into all aspects of our in-house enclosure manufacturing facility.

Your duties will include:

  • Assembly work in our fitting shop
  • Support processes in our Powder coating department
  • Opportunity to operate CNC Machinery
  • Using hand and power tools
  • Full training will be given to develop your skills

Where you’ll work

UNIT 10-12
MAYBROOK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
MAYBROOK ROAD
WALSALL
WS8 7DG

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

Your training plan

This is a 15-month apprenticeship resulting in a Level 2 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 Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8UG. 

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 or equivalent in:

  • English & Maths (grade 9-4)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental

About this company

Adams Enclosures is a sheet metal design and manufacturing business that supports the UK's control panel industry. We specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke control and switchboard enclosures to customer specifications. From our 24,000 s.q. ft West Midlands base we are well placed to supply the UK and Europe with low voltage switchboards, motor control centres, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic enclosures, kiosks, and all types of cabinets for test equipment, control systems, water treatment and power distribution. With CNC punching, brake press, an extensive fabrication workshop and in house powder coating facility, the factory is equipped to offer customers anything from a small bracket to a large switchboard fully fitted with a certified busbar system. Since the company was formed in 2006 our program of continuous improvement and investment in our staff and facilities means that our customer service is second to none putting Adams Enclosures high on the list of Approved Suppliers. Heavy investment in type testing of our enclosures and busbar systems means we are able to provide Bespoke LV Switchboard Enclosures, Motor Control Centres, Busbar Systems and customised solutions which are design verified to BS EN 61439-2:2011 We only use the highest quality materials and quality systems that conform to ISO 9001:2015. All work is undertaken to match our customers’ individual quality requirements.

http://www.adamsenclosures.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • We intend for all apprentices to progress into skilled employees with a long and successful career with the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Melanie Crutchley (In-Comm)

melaniec@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304671.

Apply now

Closes in 10 days (Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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