Engineering operative/Engineering Fitter apprenticeship
B I S VALVES LTD
WEST MOORS (BH21 6US)
Closes on Monday 1 September 2025
Posted on 2 June 2025
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Summary
Gain knowledge and skills across different roles within the company. Assemble and test a range of valves while following procedures. Learn coil winding techniques. Ensure quality control through inspection methods. Collaborate with Engineers in Research & Development to develop and improve our products. Undertake maintenance tasks on test rigs.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
Friday, 8.00am to 1.00pm (college Friday may be longer).
Times can be flexible within reason.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 2 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
- Learn about component parts by helping in stores
- Learn to read drawings and procedures
- Assemble and test products
- Inspect finished products and component parts
- Interact with all deparments within the company
Where you'll work
UNIT 17-23
KINGFISHER PARK
COLLINGWOOD ROAD
WEST MOORS
BH21 6US
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Your training plan
1 day per week at the college.
On the job training continued onsite and overseen by team leaders within the company.
More training information
All college based training is overseen by college tutors.
Work based training is set and determined by the company but will compliment the college course.
Requirements
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
This position can be physical and involve long periods of standing and moving around a factory environment.
About this company
BiS Valves is an internationally recognised company with over 50 years experience in the design and manufacture of a wide range of small bore stainless steel pressure and flow control valves for high pressure liquid and gas. Operating in a variety of sectors, we are a leading supplier to the offshore oil and gas Industry for topside, subsea and downhole applications where quality, reliability and safety are critical. With an extensive range of standard products and a bespoke design service we aim to provide the right solutions for your applications.
After this apprenticeship
BIS Valves prefer to retain apprentices once they have completed their course and they can progress within the company in an area suitable for them, and for the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
B I S VALVES LTD
Martin Johnson
martin.johnson@bisvalves.co.uk
01202896322
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323176.
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Closes on Monday 1 September 2025
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