Apprentice Machine Operator

HOGLEY BROTHERS

Knottingley (WF11 8NW)

Closes in 2 days (Monday 17 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your career in Precision Engineering with Hogley Brothers as an Apprentice Machine Operator. You'll receive hands-on training from our expert team, learn to operate CNC machinery, inspect quality products & develop valuable skills while working towards an apprenticeship qualification in a supportive environment.

• Wage:

  £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  There will be opportunities for pay reviews as skills, experience and responsibilities develop throughout the apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory performance and progress.

• Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
• Hours: Monday to Friday. 8am - 5pm with a one hour unpaid lunch break. Friday early finish at 4pm (paid until 5)

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• 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

• Learn to safely set and operate specialist CNC manufacturing machinery.
• Set up, load and unload machines ready for production.
• Inspect finished products using measuring equipment and visual checks.
• Carry out routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Change machine tooling under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
• Prepare products for storage, packaging or dispatch.
• Report any faults, defects or quality issues to supervisors.
• Follow health and safety procedures and company policies at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to achieve production targets and deadlines.
• Learn to use company IT systems where required.
• Complete your apprenticeship training while developing valuable manufacturing and engineering skills.

Where you'll work

Unit 1-5
Northcote Industrial Estate
Doncaster Road
Knottingley
WF11 8NW

Training

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

Training provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
• Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
• Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
• Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
• Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
• Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
• Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
• Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
• Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
• Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
• Mount and set the required workholding devices
• Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
• Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
• Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
• Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
• Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
• Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
• Produce components which meet the specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
• Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
• Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
• Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
• Plan the technical support operation before they start
• Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
• Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation

Training schedule

The apprentice will receive the majority of their training in the workplace, learning from experienced machine operators and supervisors. They will also complete off-the-job training as part of their apprenticeship programme, delivered by the training provider through a combination of workplace learning and scheduled online training sessions. Regular reviews will be held to monitor progress and support the apprentice throughout their programme.

More training information

Training will be delivered by Train'd Up through a blended programme of workplace learning and off-the-job training. You'll have regular contact with your Skills Coach, who will support your progress through reviews, assessments and one-to-one guidance throughout your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4 or above)
• Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Perseverance
• Physical strength

Other requirements

This is a practical, hands-on role within a manufacturing environment. Applicants should be comfortable standing for long periods, following strict health and safety procedures, and working as part of a team. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to completing both the workplace and off-the-job training are essential.

About this employer

Hogley Brothers is a well-established manufacturer supplying high-quality equipment to the glass industry. The company is committed to delivering excellent workmanship, outstanding customer service and maintaining the highest standards of quality. Hogley Brothers values its employees and provides a supportive working environment where apprentices receive hands-on training, guidance from experienced colleagues and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in precision engineering. 

https://www.hogleybrothers.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Full training/support from expert colleagues.
  Friendly & welcoming team environment.
• Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.
• Ongoing mentoring and regular progress reviews.
• Opportunities to develop workplace skills/qualifications.
• Potential for a permanent, long term position upon successful completion
• Long-term career development within a globally renowned Precision Engineering business.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent Machine Operator role with Hogley Brothers. As your skills and experience develop, you'll have opportunities to take on greater responsibility, learn additional machinery and processes, gain further industry-recognised qualifications, and progress into more senior manufacturing or supervisory roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046078.

Apply now

Closes in 2 days (Monday 17 August 2026 at 11:59pm)