Engineering Operative – Level 2 Apprenticeship

IML (UK) LIMITED

WEYMOUTH (DT4 9TH)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 8 August 2025)

Posted on 22 July 2025

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Summary

An apprenticeship at IML will focus on CNC (Computer Numerical Control) mills and lathes and provide hands-on training in precision machining and manufacturing.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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there will be a 6 monthly review of pay

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00. Friday 08:00 - 13:00.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

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

  • Sawing Materials.
  • Assisting with setting CNC machinery.
  • Gathering tooling for machine set-ups.
  • Reading engineering drawings.
  • Inspecting parts.

Where you'll work

5 ALBANY ROAD
GRANBY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WEYMOUTH
DT4 9TH

Training

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

Training provider

WEYMOUTH AND KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

The apprentice will work towards attaining the Engineering Operative – Level 2 Apprenticeship, with training delivered two days per week at Weymouth College (term-time only).

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be required to attend an interview and assessment at Weymouth College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About this employer

IML (UK) Ltd are an aerospace accredited, precision engineering company who specialise in complex machined parts for the aerospace, automotive, medical, defence & marine sectors. IML have worked on some well-known projects within the automotive sector, producing parts for suspension and chassis systems. For IML, quality is key; and we pride ourselves on ensuring our customer receives a quality item to their specifications.

http://www.imluk.com (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Following completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate may be offered a position as a permanent member of staff.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEYMOUTH AND KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE

Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@weymouth.ac.uk

01305 208709

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333067.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 8 August 2025)

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