Multi Skills Engineering Apprentice - CARTER BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Summary

A fantastic opportunity to start your career in engineering with Carter Brothers in Middleton. As an Engineering Operative Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in fabrication, machining and fitting, while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Annual wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 per Hour

Training course: Engineering operative

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm
40 hours a week

Start date: Thursday 16 October 2025

Duration: 24 Months

Positions available: 2

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

As an Engineering Operative Apprentice, you will be trained and supported to develop skills in a wide range of engineering disciplines including:

Fabrication: Measuring, marking out, cutting, drilling and assembling components.
Machining: Operating lathes, milling machines and other tools to produce precision components.
Fitting: Assembling, installing and maintaining machinery and equipment.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely.
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times.
Following health & safety regulations and company procedures.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with a practical mindset and an interest in mechanical and manufacturing processes.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 30, FINLAN ROAD, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2RW

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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

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Course contents

Your training plan

Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training delivered in partnership with Rochdale Training through a combination of workplace learning and off-the-job training

Requirements

Desired qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 3/D or above) desirable

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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Practical and hands-on
Follow instructions accurately

Other requirements

· The role will involve manual work in a workshop environment. · You will be expected to wear PPE and follow strict health & safety rules. · May involve standing for long periods and working with machinery. This is the first stage of your application process. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited in for a screening interview at Rochdale Training. You will be sent a link to book onto one of our screening sessions. If you have not heard from Rochdale Training within 3 working days of submitting your application, please reach out to the named contact on this vacancy.

About this company

Carter Brothers is an established engineering company based in Middleton, specialising in high-quality fabrication, welding, machining and fitting services. With a reputation for precision and reliability, they deliver bespoke engineering solutions across a variety of sectors. This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to begin a career in engineering, learning directly from skilled professionals in a supportive and hands-on environment.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a full-time role as a Fabricator, Machinist, or Fitter at Carter Brothers, with the possibility of further training and development in higher-level engineering apprenticeships.