Production Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Do you have good attention to detail and enjoy practical work? PETA Ltd are looking to source an exceptional Production Engineer Apprentice for our client, Bumblebee Lighting based in the beautiful countryside of Upper Swanmore, Southampton. This role involves working with a small team, learning assembly techniques in a workshop environment.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Bumbleebee Lighting are looking for someone who is motivated and hard-working to join their growing business.

Joining the team at Bumblebee as a Production Engineering Apprentice, you will learn to be skilled in assembly, connecting parts into more complex components and undertake emergency conversions of luminaries.

Your main responsibilities on the job will be:

Product assembly
Product Modification
Emergency Conversions
Quality control

Where you'll work

UNIT 16
LYCROFT FARM BUSINE
PARK LANE
SWANMORE
SO32 2QQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

PETA LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

As a Production Engineering Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
Throughout your apprenticeship with Bumblebee Lighting, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach
Your apprenticeship programme includes working towards a Level 2 Diploma and Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

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
Logical
Excellent time-keeping
Excellent reliability
Willingness to learn
Positive attitude
Enthusiastic
Good listener
Can follow instructions
Drive to improve

About this company

Bumblebee specialises in Interior Commercial Lighting Industries using solely LED based light engines. We actively promote and use the latest LED technology from leading suppliers based within the UK such as Philips, Tridonic and Osram. The core principle of Bumblebee is to not only provide high quality products to our customers but also a wealth of knowledge and guidance from product compliance to lighting design standards and legislation.

https://www.bumblebee-lighting.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

31 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays). Christmas and summer events for employees. Two friendly dogs on site. Healthy snacks provided. Free parking. Employee Assistance Programme.

After this apprenticeship

Bumblebee Lighting have a good track record with supporting apprentices in the business, the career opportunities are varied, there may be potential for:

Full time employment
Further personal development

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