Business

Engineering

Training provided

Level 2 apprenticeship - see below

Pay details

National minimum wage or above

Hours

Full time 

Requirements

See the website for specific job requirements.

Minimum age

16

Description

There are currently 3 engineering apprenticeships available - please see the website for more information.

Apprentice Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilder/Fabricator

Level 2 welder apprenticeship

Spenborough Engineering Ltd in Dewsbury is a wholly independent company specialising in Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilding, Tippers, Tipper Bodies and Drop Side Tippers. The apprentice will learn all aspects of vehicle bodybuilding including:

  • Learning all aspects of welding equipment and machinery
  • Mig welding
  • Cutting and bending
  • Shadowing skilled engineers
  • Developing skills working within a small team

Apprentice Plater/Welder

Level 2 welder apprenticeship

Elland Steel Structures in Halifax was founded in 1973 and is one of the country’s leading structural steelwork providers. The role will involve:

  • Working alongside experienced plater/welders and learning the skills and techniques required to execute jobs successfully
  • Learning to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Safe handling of material and overhead cranage
  • Learning to use tools such as grinders, oxy/propane cutting equipment
  • Learning tacking and welding techniques and procedures
  • Carrying out self-inspection of fabrications and assisting colleagues on other duties

Machining Technician Apprentice 

Level 2 Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship

BAR Products and Services in Brighouse is one of Europe’s major suppliers of tungsten carbide drawing dies, tooling and associated products for the wire, tube, rope and cable industry. You will gain practical, hands-on experience in a working engineering environment, including:

  • Setting and operating CNC and/or conventional machining equipment
  • Understanding engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Learning how to select and use appropriate cutting tools and machining methods
  • Using precision measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers and gauges
  • Understanding dimensional tolerances and quality requirements
  • Producing components accurately and efficiently
  • Carrying out basic machine maintenance and housekeeping
  • Understanding manufacturing processes and production requirements
  • Working safely within a busy engineering environment
  • Identifying quality issues and learning how to resolve manufacturing problems
  • Developing an understanding of materials, tooling and machining techniques

How to apply

For more details and how to apply, please see our website.