Engineering Apprentice
OXFORD FLOW LTD
Witney (OX29 0AX)
Closes in 10 days (Monday 24 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 August 2026
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Summary
This apprenticeship is the best possible platform to grow into an engineering career. The employee will spend time working with each engineering and production aspect such as Assembly, Production Engineering, Engineering design and the Innovation Team to fully grow their knowledge which will help support Oxford Flow in the future.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Birthday – Additional day of leave for your birthday Death in service Employee volunteering – up to 2 days paid leave pa
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday is 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday is 07:30 - 13:00 if in production, when they move around the company they will need to align with other departments, for example 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
In production (6-month rotation):
- Assembly of valves
- Testing using hydro and pneumatic tests
- Completion of job cards
Production engineering (6-month rotation):
- Jig design
- Test station design
- Production improvements utilising lean manufacturing tools.
- Fault finding to route cause
- Production scheduling
Engineering design (6-month rotation):
- Design scaling using SolidWorks
- Drawing creation to aid manufacture
- 3D printing test components
Innovation team (6-month rotation):
- Bluesky design
- Testing
- CFD
- PFMEA
- Testing prototype units
- Report creation
The apprentice will gain skills such as SolidWorks design, 3D printing, assembly skills, manufacturing engineering skills such as route cause analysis, lean tools etc.
Once complete the apprentice will be able to use all the gathered skills in all future employment.
Where you'll work
10 Tungsten Park
Colletts Way
Witney
OX29 0AX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
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
Duration:
13-months practical training period, plus 3-months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Day release during term time (approximately 2-days a week for 1-year)
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- Off the job training will count for at least 6-hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
- Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
- Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Practical assessment
- Professional discussion
More training information
Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early.
Apprenticeship Onboarding Session and Eligibility Checks:
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon & Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete some eligibility checks. This will consist of a series of initial assessments and an interview with the team.
There will be the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and for any questions you might have. You may also be required to attend an Apprenticeship Onboarding Session at Witney, Abingdon or Bicester campus.
This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.
As a new apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216.
Qualification checks:
By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour from April 2026. This applies to 16 - 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Other requirements
The successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to their own transport.
About this employer
Oxford Flow is a valve manufacturer that specialises in precision valves and regulators underpinned by a unique piston design that originated from Oxford University over 10 years ago. We manufacture best in class valve technology that is at the forefront of zero emissions and low maintenance serviceability. Please visit ‘Oxford Flow Story’ on the website for more details.
https://oxford-flow.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Pension - Optional contributions matched up to 7% 25 days holiday + stat. holidays. Private healthcare with Bupa.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The candidate will have an opportunity to showcase their skills and from this once the apprenticeship is complete will work in one of the functions as:
- Production Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Assembly Technician
- Field Service Engineer
It will all be dependent on where their skillset best suits the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Tess Williams
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235 216216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046242.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Monday 24 August 2026 at 11:59pm)