Apprentice Engineering and Manufacturing Operative

Summary

Hollinbrow Precision Products (UK) Ltd is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Operative Apprentice. The apprentice will be required to carry out processing operations, packing, dispatching and assisting in manufacturing. Upon completion of the apprenticeship there will be opportunity to progress into a full-time Operator/Machinist role.

Wage

£15,311.40 a year

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Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm. Friday 8:00am-3:30pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 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

Day-to-day tasks include:

Inspect and test products (visually and using micrometres, verniers), taking appropriate action to confirm the quality of products or materials
Finishing and packing of products ready for dispatch
Laser buddying/operating
Maintain accurate, clear and complete records in line with internal procedures and requirements
Following training, work with minimum supervision and in a positive manner with the manufacturing team and other employees to meet the departmental and business objectives
Cleaning and maintaining the working area, environment and machinery to a tidy and safe standard
Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and health and safety policies
Cooperating with and assisting colleagues and ensuring positive teamwork and relationships
Carrying out any other reasonable duties not specifically stated within this job description, as requested by your supervisor or the managing director
Once able to undertake the above tasks satisfactorily, depending on the apprentice's strengths, training may also be provided on grinding, running the lathe, running the milling machine and other machinery

Where you’ll work

Unit 8
Ni Park, Chetwynd Aston
Newport
TF10 9LH

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 Mechanical 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 Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3AJ

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 in:

Maths (grade 5 or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English, science (grade 5 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Interest in Engineering

About this company

Our products are processed by slitting coil, rolling coils or decoiling coils into sheets. This remains a large proportion of it’s business today. In 2004 we became accredited ISO 9001. In 2009 Hollinbrow purchased a 40 tonne HME power press to supply a complete service from raw material to finished parts. 2012 saw the installation of our first laser suitable for cutting thin metals down to 0.010mm (10 microns) thick. 2013 Hollinbrow added an additional laser to cut metals up to 5.00mm thick. Hollinbrow began to be a market leader in the supply of precision thickness raw material and cut parts. Anything that required a gap to be packed out to tight precision accuracy Hollinbrow are the people to be speaking to.

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Company benefits

Annual leave - 20 days plus bank holidays Free parking Pension Provided Uniform provided after probationary period

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, subject to buisness needs, satisfactory performance, attendance and enthusiasm, a permanent, full-time operator/machinest role work may be available for the apprentice.

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