Multi skilled engineering apprentice

JOHN BRADLEY & SON (SPRINGS) LTD

OLDHAM (OL9 9QH)

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 May 2025

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Summary

oin our expanding, high-tech company as an Apprentice and gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art machinery. You'll rotate through departments, building practical and technical skills in a supportive team environment. We offer full mentorship, ongoing training, and a strong focus on innovation and growth.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.45am - 6.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Undertaking general engineering activities including:

  • Fabrication and sheet metal, Turning, milling, drilling and pipe bending as well as using state of the art machinery in order to maintain and refurbish equipment
  • Using the latest manufacturing methods for metal forming
  • You will be supported to undertake recognised qualifications whilst gaining on the job experience
  • CNC machines
  • CAD
  • Grinding
  • Welding including Laser welding

Where you'll work

JUNCTION 21 BUSINESS PARK
GORSE STREET
CHADDERTON
OLDHAM
OL9 9QH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

  • Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • 1 week per month release at Rochdale training
  • You must be able to travel to Rochdale Training centre

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Grade 4/C or above)

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

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Confident

Other requirements

Reliable and the role at times can be repetitive but rewarding

About this company

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a wide range of practical skills in this well-established company based in Oldham Chadderton. Bradley is a 3rd generation family company with more than 70 years’ experience allowing them to be the forefront of manufacturing practices.

http://www.bradleymanufacturing.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • This apprentice could lead to a full-time position with opportunities for promotion within the company as well as moving onto a level 3 for the right candidate
  • The company also offer performance related bonus and incentives

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jason Wales

jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631 417

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322391.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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