Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

JUNAIR SPRAYBOOTHS LTD

LANCASHIRE (OL10 1PW)

Closes in 24 days (Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 March 2025


Summary

Trainee industrial automation panel builder, you will work under experienced professionals to learn the skills necessary for assembling and wiring automation control systems. Maintenance of machine tools, hand tools and other manufacturing-related equipment. Working alone and with other team members to carry out manufacturing tasks.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed at interview.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 16 May 2025

Duration

1 year

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

Controls

  •  Assist in the assembly and wiring of control panels based on technical drawings and specifications
  • Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Learn to program and configure PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
  • Help in the installation of components, including switches, relays, and circuit breakers.
  • Pneumatic systems installation, such as rams and pipes and magnahelic pressure gauges.
  • Participate in testing and troubleshooting of control panels
  • Maintain a clean and organised workspace

Engineering Operative

  • Following a production schedule using loading lists
  • Operate machinery to cut and form metal parts of varying thickness and length
  • Moving raw materials to the machines
  • Breaking out machined parts
  • Moving machined parts to their required location
  • Maintenance of work equipment
  • Checking and changing tools
  • Management of scrap material
  • Pro-active maintenance of the machines
  • Lifting and carrying heavy items
  • Programming input with the CPU control unit
  • Reading engineering drawings and measuring parts against the loading lists and drawings

Where you’ll work

SOUTHGATE INDUSTRIAL PARK
CROSS STREET
HEYWOOD
LANCASHIRE
OL10 1PW

Training

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

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

  • Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • The training will take place at Rochdale training centre

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths & English (grade 4 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

  • hardworking
  • Reliable

About this company

Junair is the UK's leading spray booth and paint finishing facility manufacturer. Our innovative designs and commitment to building high quality, technically advanced facilities allow us to tailor a solution that helps you work smarter, save time and money and achieve outstanding results. We have always been driven by our passion for engineering excellence. We love solving problems and bringing experience to the table that will benefit our customers and their customers.

After this apprenticeship

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Opportunities for advancement within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jason Wales

jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

07860919380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311746.

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Closes in 24 days (Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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