Engineering Operative Apprentice

Summary

MPSE Instinct Ltd are looking for a motivated Engineering Operative Apprentice to join their manufacturing team in Oldham.

You will gain hands-on experience producing mattresses while developing engineering skills, including electrical maintenance and machinery support. The apprenticeship will provide a mixture of practical workplace experience and formal training, giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in engineering and manufacturing.

Annual wage

£8.00 per hour

Training course

Level 2 Engineering Operative

Hours

Full-time

Working hours and exact shift pattern to be confirmed with MPSE Instinct Ltd.

Duration

Approximately 18 months – 2 years, depending on the learner's progress and prior experience.

Positions available

1

What you’ll do at work

Your duties will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day manufacture and production of mattresses.
• Working safely within a busy manufacturing environment.
• Learning how different machinery and equipment is used within the production process.
• Developing practical engineering skills through workplace experience.
• Supporting basic electrical maintenance activities under appropriate supervision.
• Assisting with identifying and reporting faults with machinery and equipment.
• Carrying out routine checks and assisting with preventative maintenance.
• Learning how to use engineering tools and equipment safely.
• Supporting engineers and experienced members of the team with maintenance tasks.
• Following engineering drawings, instructions and workplace procedures where required.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following all company health and safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved.
• Completing apprenticeship training and developing your engineering knowledge and skills.

The role will provide you with a combination of manufacturing, practical engineering and electrical maintenance experience, allowing you to develop a broad range of skills.

 

Where you’ll work

MPSE Instinct Ltd

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering Operative Level 2 

Your training plan

The successful candidate will complete the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard through Rochdale Training Association.

You will receive a combination of workplace training and off-the-job learning, developing practical engineering skills alongside your day-to-day role.

Training will cover areas including:

• Engineering and manufacturing principles
• Health and safety within an engineering environment
• Engineering tools and equipment
• Engineering operations and processes
• Quality standards
• Maintenance principles
• Electrical engineering awareness
• Fault finding and problem solving
• Safe working practices

You will be supported by an experienced tutor throughout your apprenticeship.

Requirements

 

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths – desirable.
• No previous engineering qualification is required.
• Candidates should have a genuine interest in developing a career in engineering or manufacturing.
• The successful candidate must be willing to complete the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• An interest in engineering and manufacturing.
• An interest in electrical maintenance and machinery.
• Good practical skills and an ability to work with their hands.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Willingness to learn new technical skills.
• Ability to work safely and responsibly.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain focused when completing repetitive tasks.
• A willingness to get involved and learn from experienced colleagues.

Personal Qualities

MPSE Instinct Ltd are looking for someone who is:

• Hard-working and reliable
• Practical and hands-on
• Enthusiastic about engineering
• Confident and willing to ask questions
• Committed to learning
• Punctual and professional
• Safety-conscious
• A good team player
• Positive and willing to take on new challenges
• Patient and able to maintain concentration
• Not afraid to get stuck in and learn

Other requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their engineering career without needing previous engineering employment experience.

The successful candidate will learn directly from experienced colleagues while also receiving structured apprenticeship training through Rochdale Training.

Candidates should be prepared to work hard, learn new skills and take responsibility for their own development.

About this company

MPSE Instinct Ltd is an established manufacturing business based in Oldham, specialising in the manufacture of mattresses and related products.

The company is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Engineering Operative Apprentice. This is a hands-on role which will allow the successful candidate to gain valuable experience within a manufacturing environment while developing engineering skills alongside their apprenticeship training.

As well as being involved in the day-to-day production of mattresses, the apprentice will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and practical skills in electrical maintenance, helping to maintain and support the machinery and equipment used within the manufacturing process.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, is interested in how machinery operates and wants to develop a career within engineering and manufacturing.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career within engineering, manufacturing and maintenance.

On successful completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent engineering or manufacturing position with MPSE Instinct Ltd.

There may also be opportunities to progress onto a Level 3 engineering apprenticeship or further engineering training, depending on performance, business requirements and the individual's career aspirations.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Nathan Finn

nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631 417