Apprentice Engineering Operative

DANS ENGINEERING LTD

Bridgwater (TA7 0AA)

Closes in 5 days (Friday 25 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 April 2025

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Summary

Have you got a passion for engineering, welding, fabrication and installation? If so, we have an ideal opportunity for you - an apprenticeship with Dan’s Engineering at our workshop in Bridgwater. No need to be experienced or qualified as we, with Weston College, will provide you with all the training and qualifications required as you progress.

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
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm. Time and a half occasionally available on Saturdays.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Daily duties include:

  • You will experience a variety of things to do from using metal cutting and shaping machinery in our workshop to assembling steel work in the picturesque Somerset countryside.
  • You will learn to understanding drawings and specifications to determine the required materials and equipment for the job.
  • We are looking for someone who likes to learn new things as there are lots of opportunities for progression.
  • This is a manual role, you will get plenty of exercise so you don’t need to pay out on a gym membership!

Where you’ll work

Unit 19, The Small Industries Estate
River Lane, Dunwear
Bridgwater
TA7 0AA

Training

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

College or training organisation

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

  • You will be pursuing a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard as an Engineering Operative, through Weston College.
  • As part of this program, you will attend Weston College as instructed by the college.
  • An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship.
  • At the conclusion of your program, your qualification will be assessed through an End Point Assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • ICT (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Adaptability
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

About this company

We specialise in the design, welding, fabrication and installation of stainless and mild steel fabrications. The design, fabrication and installation of GRP Products. Our highly-skilled team offers a friendly and professional service. We work closely with our clients, bringing our own unique expertise and experience to each project we undertake. We are ideally situated for serving the South West and currently provide services throughout the utilities sector including nuclear, water supply and treatment as well as the food industry. All of our work is carried out to the highest standards and we offer the complete steel solution including planning, computer aided design, manufacture and installation. We have certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 as well as CE marking of structural steel work to execution class 3. We deliver to a high quality specification on time and within budget.

https://dansengineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

After a year here, we give you an additional day of holiday to take your birthday off and go enjoy yourself.

After this apprenticeship

Possible employment after the completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Erin Allsworth

erin.allsworth@weston.ac.uk

01934411594

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314955.

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Closes in 5 days (Friday 25 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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