4 x Engineering Operative Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to kick-start their career with an Apprenticeship in Sheet Metal Manufacturing. Studying with City College Plymouth, you will be able to earn while you learn - becoming a valued member of our workforce in the process.

Wage

£18,010 a year

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The starting rate is £9.36 an hour. After Successful completion of the first year. There will be an increase in annual wage.

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

4

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

Do you have a strong hands-on aptitude for mechanical engineering?

Are you an enthusiastic approach to work and learning?

Do you have the ability to work effectively as part of a fast-moving team?

If you answered yes to the above, then this could be the apprenticeship for you!

The apprenticeship programme will provide the candidates with comprehensive training in the setting and operation of one or more of our Sheet Metal production activities.

You will learn how to set and operate machines including:

Power press
CNC piercing or folding
Press brake

Engineering Operatives are involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing us to grow the business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector.

Engineering Operatives must comply with statutory regulations and organisation safety requirements including any environmental compliance procedures and systems; identify hazards and hazardous situations; prepare the work area and equipment; obtain and follow the appropriate job documentation and work instructions; extract the necessary data and information from specifications and related documentation; carryout the engineering activities in line with their job role; carry quality checks as required.

Where you’ll work

Broadley Industrial Park
Roborough
Plymouth
PL6 7EZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

You will work towards the Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship standard which will include the EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing.

This apprenticeship will have an 18-month duration which will consist of one day per week at college, the remaining 4 days at the workplace. You will have assessor visits at work to ensure you are progressing as expected and carrying out observations, all of which will help you achieve the End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment is a series of assessments you need to pass to achieve the overall apprenticeship.

You will have guidance from a mentor at Rittal who will guide and train you at the workplace.

Candidates without Level 1 (or equivalent) in English and maths must achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end-point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Please consider the location of this vacancy to ensure you can get there for work daily.

About this company

Rittal is the world’s largest manufacturer of enclosures for the electrical, electronic and IT markets. With dedicated, highly motivated and skilled staff the Company has achieved market dominance through a commitment to providing its customers with excellence in every respect. Rittal-CSM Ltd hold the prestigious Investors in People Silver award and are committed to the training and development of all their staff. As such this is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to build a long-term career with a Global Company.

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After this apprenticeship

On completion of your training, you will be working as a fully qualified member of one of our Sheet Metal Manufacturing teams. You may have the opportunity to progress onto a level 3 apprenticeship. Higher level/degree training is also an option for apprentices.

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