Apprentice Painter/Sprayer

MALLATITE LIMITED

Chesterfield (S42 5SA)

Closes in 23 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 July 2025


Summary

Responsible for safe operation of machinery and equipment and to fulfil works orders safely and efficiently as directed by the Supervisor or Production Lead. To complete the Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship course.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Overtime may be available

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30, with 30 mins unpaid break or Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 16:30, with 30 mins break.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 18 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

  • To attend/complete training with regards to the Engineering Operative Course as provided by the Company
  • Learn how to operate the machinery within the Spray Booth area in a controlled manner
  • Learn how to load/unload equipment safely onto the conveyor using jigs
  • Learn how to setup the spray equipment for coating to specific requirements to maximise coverage and minimise waste/rejected items
  • Learn how to operate the booth, setting the correct temperatures and cure times
  • Keeping to a high level of housekeeping within the site; learning the cleaning up and maintenance procedures for the booth, spillages and any COSHH requirements
  • At all times adhere to health and safety rules with essential regards given to wearing the correct PPE
  • Responsible for pre-shift checks and notify all defects to the Production Supervisor
  • Be aware and responsible in achieving daily targets and objectives

Where you'll work

Hardwick View Road
Holmewood
Chesterfield
S42 5SA

Training

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

Training provider

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected
to work towards the Engineering Operative Level 2, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Mallatite Limited is the specialist manufacturer of lighting & traffic support structures, traffic signs & equipment and LED message signs, and sits within the roads division of Hill & Smith Holdings Plc. Our sign post and lighting column production works based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire is home to our semi-automated steel column manufacturing plant, Jerol passively safe finishing line, root treatment and decorative/protective coating facility.

https://www.mallatite.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

To become multi-skilled across the production areas.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

James Sayles

saylesj@chesterfield.ac.uk

07929669938

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333727.

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Closes in 23 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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