Engineering Operative Apprentice
Summary
Start your engineering career with Junair Spraybooths in Heywood. As an Engineering Operative Apprentice, you will learn to prepare, cut, form, assemble and join metal components used in the manufacture of spray booths and associated equipment. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will build practical fabrication, welding and sheet-metal skills while completing a Level 2 qualification with Rochdale Training.
Wage
£8.00 per hour
Training course
Engineering Operative Level 2- Fabrication, Welding and Sheet Metal focus
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Friday, 8.00 am to 2.00 pm
Duration
18 Months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
• Assist with measuring, marking out, cutting and preparing sheet metal and other materials to drawings and instructions.
• Learn to use workshop tools and fabrication equipment safely under supervision.
• Support bending, folding, drilling, forming and fitting of metal components.
• Develop basic welding and joining techniques appropriate to the work and training programme.
• Help assemble fabricated parts and check dimensions, fit and finish.
• Read and follow basic engineering drawings, job sheets and work instructions.
• Inspect finished work and report defects or issues to supervisors.
• Keep the workshop clean and organised, following health and safety requirements and using PPE.
• Work with colleagues to meet production and quality requirements.
• Take part in training, reviews and practical assessments.
Indicative apprenticeship duties – employer to confirm the precise tasks and equipment used.
Where you’ll work
Unit P2, Heywood Distribution Park, Pilsworth Road, Heywood, OL10 2TT
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
Training will take place at Rochdale Training’s site in our Engineering workshop. A Training Officer will also visit the employer to conduct further reviews and observations. The apprentice will work towards the Engineering Operative Level 2 qualification, focusing on fabrication, welding and sheet-metal skills.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
Skills
• Interest in practical engineering, metalwork and manufacturing.
• Basic measuring, numeracy and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn fabrication, welding and sheet-metal processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to accuracy and quality.
Other requirements
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Practical, enthusiastic and keen to learn.
• Careful, safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
• Willing to take feedback and improve.
• Able to work independently when trained and as part of a team.
About this company
Junair Spraybooths designs, manufactures, and installs specialist spray booths and paint-finishing systems for automotive, commercial, aerospace, and industrial customers. Its Heywood manufacturing facility uses modern production equipment to create bespoke engineered solutions. This apprenticeship offers the chance to develop practical fabrication, welding and sheet-metal skills while contributing to real manufacturing work.
Website: https://www.junair-spraybooths.co.uk/
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Adam Bhatti
abhatti@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706 631 417
