Engineering Operative Apprentice

Labone Castleside Limited

Consett (DH8 8HF)

Closes in 7 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 February 2025

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Summary

Labone Castleside Ltd have the opportunity for a Engineering Operative Apprentice to join their company. As part of the role, you will have exposure to toolroom equipment and machinery such as CNC Mills, CNC EDM and general machine equipment. The role will be varied and full training on site will be provided.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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National Apprentice Minimum Wage £6.40

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 2.00pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Daily duties/tasks:

  • Tool maker
  • Electrical work
  • Assembly Machine repairs
  • Work with a variety of toolroom equipment such as CNC mills, CNC EDM, and general machine equipment, (this list is not exhaustive)
  • Apply knowledge and experience to tooling situations
  • Perform independently and use experience to guide work
  • Maintain and promote a safe and clean work environment
  • Support Production Department as required

Where you’ll work

Labone Castleside Ltd
Castleside Industrial Estate
Consett
DH8 8HF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

  • Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • 1 day release to Derwentside College (Starting September)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English & maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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
  • Passion for Engineering
  • Strong attention to detail

Other requirements

Must be able to get to work for an 8am start.

About this company

Plastic injection mouldings and assembly, supported by a full project engineering function. We take programs from CAD models to mass production, supporting the customer throughout.

https://labonecastleside.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential progression onto the Level 3 Machining Apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306675.

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Closes in 7 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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