Engineering Operative Apprentice
Acres Engineering Limited, Shelton Lock, City of Derby
Engineering Operative Apprentice
£16,640 a year
Acres Engineering Limited, Shelton Lock, City of Derby
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 3 weeks ago, 3 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 31-07-2026 (In 6 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Shelton Lock, City of Derby
Full Job Description
Introduction
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills required to become a competent Engineering Operative, supporting the manufacture of high-quality, innovative products in line with drawings, specifications and company standards. The role will cover a wide range of preparation, CNC machining, assembly, finishing and paint operations.
About the Employer
Acres Engineering have a design and manufacturing facility in Melbourne, England and have a design and sales office in Malaga, Spain. Approximately 35% of our business is export to the EU and globally around the world.
We are a supplier to the world’s leading manufacturing companies. We are committed to corporate social responsibility and we have been awarded an Armed Forces Gold Award.
We have a range of standard products but also support clients with custom machinery and medium-high volume products such as trolleys, stillages etc. We can design in house or make to print.
We also offer our clients custom manufactured solutions and embark on projects to supply products such as: tow trains, kitting media, containerisation, access platforms, lifting equipment, stillages, work benches, etc.
What You'll Do
- Assist with prepping materials for CNC processing and assembly
- Support CNC operations (under supervision)
- Assist with assembly of products
- Assist with paint preparation processes
- Support goods movement across the workshop
Training Outcome
Full-time position with the company and further opportunities to develop.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 3 or above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3 or above
Course Information
Course: Engineering operative (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday 7.00am - 3.30pm. May work evenings and weekends after the apprenticeship is complete.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD