Multi Skilled Manufacturing Apprentice

AL-KO KOBER LIMITED

ENGLAND (YO25 8RW)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 1 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 July 2025


Summary

AL-KO are looking for individuals who are interested in becoming Multiskilled Operatives. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who likes variety and is willing to learn. Although this is a one-year apprenticeship, we are looking for individuals who want to grow and develop with the business longer term.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4pm Fridays 7.30am - 11.30am Possible additional hours

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Attend college 1-day per week to study Level 2 in Engineering Operations, where the apprentice will learn the theory behind the practical work they are undertaking.

Spend the remaining 4-days a week at AL-KO’s Brandesburton site, working with experienced operatives gaining practical knowledge to support their college learnings.

  • Gaining knowledge and understanding of health & safety and its practical application
  • Learning how to read technical drawings
  • Operating CNC Machinery to press sheet metal to specifications
  • Operating Lasers cutting parts required
  • Learning how to weld to be able to create components in sub assembly & work on the conventional line
  • Learning how to operate the robotic welder
  • Understand how the spray area works and becoming a competent sprayer
  • Working on the pre-assembly area, ensuring material is prepared just in time for the Galv line
  • Learning how to utilise the Rivett station, Main Assembly, Jig & Floor Stations on the Galv Line
  • Utilise computer skills to work in PC&L Goods in and despatch
  • Over time the Apprentice will have developed sufficient knowledge to distinguish parts to be able to material handle the production lines
  • Once the Apprentice has become experienced in each area, they will use their new skills on a regular basis, moving from area to area supporting the needs of the business

Where you'll work

CATWICK LANE
BRANDESBURTON
DRIFFIELD
ENGLAND
YO25 8RW

Training

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

College or training organisation

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

Engineering Operative Level 2.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Applicants must be 18 years old, due to the nature of the role.

About this company

AL-KO are part of the global DexKo group, at our Brandesburton site we manufacture steel chassis for the Holiday home market. At AL-KO we believe our committed and dedicated people are fundamental to what we do, our team work tirelessly to ensure our products are on time and to incredibly high quality standards. Our passion for continuous improvement and drive for excellence in everything we do applies to our products, services, and people. We offer ongoing opportunities for development and career growth, whilst recognising and rewarding exceptional performance. We know the success of our business depends on everyone on the team. It all starts with our people. We have an exciting new entry opportunity for a Mutli Skilled Manufacturing Apprentice to join our Brandesburton team.

https://www.alko-tech.com/en_gb (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25-days holiday per year, plus bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

Expected progression to Level 3 and/or full-time permanent Multi Skilled Operative.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AL-KO KOBER LIMITED

Brenda Dowds

Brenda.dowds@alko-tech.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330432.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Friday 1 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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