Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

BOWMAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

ABINGDON (OX14 1DZ)

Closes in 30 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 May 2025

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Summary

Working at our busy headquarters in Abingdon the successful candidate will experience a number of engineering disciplines. As part of a small engineering team you will be involved in activities such as production of parts in our machine shop, computer aided inspection of in-house and supplied parts, assembly operations and component testing.

Wage

£20,800 a year

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Annual pay review – October Profit related bonus scheme payable in November

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 5 August 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

1

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

  • Machining components on manual & CNC equipment
  • Inspection of parts using CMM technology and a range of other equipment
  • Setting, operating and recording results from bearing test equipment
  • Computer aided design

Where you'll work

UNIT 10
ISIS COURT
WYNDYKE FURLONG
ABINGDON
OX14 1DZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

Duration:

13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model: 

  • Work-based training with your employer
  • Day release during term time (approximately 2 days a week for 1 year)
  • Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
  • Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included

  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
  • Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
  • Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship 

End Point Assessment:

  • Practical assessment
  • Professional discussion

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A* to C / Level 9 -5)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Physics or Chemistry (grade A* to C / Level 9 -5)

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
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Reliable
  • Dexterous

Other requirements

You will be working with a range of machine tools and mechanical equipment.

About this company

Manufacturer and distributor of bearings and associated components. Head office in Abingdon with branches in Birmingham, Leicester & Ohio, USA

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Company benefits

20 days annual leave plus 3 or 4 days for Christmas break plus statutory bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

Progression is possible into various roles such as technical sales, design, production engineering etc.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Imogen

apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

01235 216216

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322941.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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