Level 2 Engineering Apprenticeship - Terabithia – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This Level 2 Engineering Apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and learning new skills. You’ll gain real industry experience while earning and working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm (30 minutes break).

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

Assist in the assembly of R&D installations, ranging from small test rigs to medium-scale systems
Support in daily operations across all aspects of R&D including builds, testing, and setup
Help the team in the design-build process, including layout setup, parts handling, test runs, data collection, and characterisation of different systems
Apply basic engineering and scientific principles, including measurements, calculations, and graphical techniques.
• Help maintain workshop safety, cleanliness, and equipment readiness following company procedures.
Set a strong example in timekeeping, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Support the fabrication and assembly of prototypes using tools and techniques such as: FDM 3D printing, SLS printing, CNC machining and Desktop PCB etching and cutting tools

Where you'll work

Unit 27, Baltic Works
Effingham Road
Sheffield
S9 3QA

Training

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

College or training organisation

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness
Workshop Tools and Measurement
Interest in CAD & electronics

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this company

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to secure a permanent role within the company for our apprentices. There could also be opportunities for further development for those who show willing.

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