Multiskilled Engineering Operative Apprentice

Summary

CRP is looking for a motivated Multiskilled Engineering Operative Apprentice to join its manufacturing team in Littleborough. This is a hands-on opportunity to build a broad foundation in engineering by learning welding, fitting and machining alongside experienced colleagues. You will develop practical workshop skills while working towards the Engineering Operative Level 2 apprenticeship. Following successful completion, the planned progression is to specialise in welding at Level 3.

Annual wage

£8.00 per hour - current National Minimum Wage apprentice rate.

Training course

Engineering Operative Level 2

Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
These are CRP's published business hours.

Contracted hours and break arrangements to be confirmed by the employer

Duration

Typically 12 months, plus the end-point assessment period.

Positions available

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 a Multiskilled Engineering Operative Apprentice, you will rotate through practical engineering activities and build experience across welding, fitting and machining before progressing towards a welding specialism.

Your duties and development will include:
• Learning safe workshop practices and following CRP's health and safety procedures
• Developing basic welding and fabrication skills under supervision
• Learning fitting and assembly techniques used within a manufacturing environment
• Developing machining skills and learning how engineering components are produced
• Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications and job instructions
• Learning to use hand tools, workshop equipment and measuring equipment correctly
• Preparing materials and components for manufacturing and assembly
• Checking work for accuracy, quality and conformity to requirements
• Supporting experienced engineers and production colleagues with day-to-day manufacturing tasks
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area
• Building the practical skills, knowledge and behaviours required for progression within engineering

The role is designed to give the apprentice a broad understanding of engineering before specialising in welding at Level 3.

Where you’ll work

Corrosion Resistant Products Ltd

Todmorden Road, Littleborough, OL15 9EG

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 Engineering Operative Level 2 apprenticeship with Rochdale Training. Training will combine practical development in the workplace with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard. The apprentice will gain experience across welding, fitting and machining to build a strong multiskilled engineering foundation.

Following successful completion of Level 2, the planned progression is into a Level 3 welding apprenticeship/specialism with CRP. The exact Level 3 programme will be confirmed at the point of progression.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 and above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have.

Skills

• Practical approach to tasks
• Interest in how things are made and assembled
• Attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work safely and responsibly
• Good communication and teamwork
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Willingness to develop across different engineering disciplines

Other requirements

• Reliable and punctual
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Keen to learn and develop
• Safety conscious
• Patient and methodical
• Responsible and respectful
• Comfortable working as part of a manufacturing team
• Motivated to progress into welding as a specialist career

About this company

Corrosion Resistant Products Ltd (CRP) is a specialist UK manufacturer based in Littleborough. CRP designs and manufactures corrosion-resistant PTFE and PFA lined pipework, fittings and engineered equipment for demanding industries. Manufacturing is carried out at its Littleborough facility, giving apprentices the opportunity to learn in an established engineering environment with a range of in-house production processes. CRP states that it supports employee development through internal and external training and actively encourages career growth.

After the apprenticeship

The programme is intended to lead to completion of an Advanced Apprenticeship with the following qualifications: