Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprentice

THE JOINERY WORKSHOP LTD

HULL (HU12 8TJ)

Closes in 7 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 August 2025


Summary

The Joinery Workshop is offering an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and practically minded apprentice to start a career in engineering. This role begins with hands-on work in the workshop, operating machines and manufacturing products, with a clear progression route into design engineering, specialising in CAD design and nesting.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Working week, between 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 September 2025

Duration

1 year

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

  • Operate and maintain workshop machinery and tools safely and effectively.
  • Manufacture a variety of products with precision and attention to detail.
  • Gain practical knowledge of materials, processes, and workshop techniques.
  • Work proactively alongside experienced colleagues to support production.
  • Build the strong foundations needed to progress into a future CAD and design role.

Where you'll work

WEST END WORKS
STAITHES ROAD
PRESTON
HULL
HU12 8TJ

Training

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

Training provider

HULL COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • You will work towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with Hull College, a leading provider of engineering apprenticeships.
  • Training will combine on-the-job learning with structured teaching to develop both practical and technical knowledge.

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

• Starting wage is £7.55 per hour, with clear opportunities for wage progression as skills and responsibilities increase. • This is a role for someone serious about developing themselves and building a future with us.

About this employer

Founded in 2023, The Joinery Workshop Ltd specializes in providing high-quality kitchen worktops, solid surfaces, and a wide range of lounge, bedroom, and dining furniture crafted from premium materials. Our extensive experience in retail shop-fitting spans across the UK. Located in Hull, our factory offers a variety of bespoke joinery services including CNC machining, comprehensive spray and polish solutions, and more.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • The successful apprentice will have the opportunity to progress to higher qualifications such as Level 3.
  • The long-term pathway for this role is to move into a CAD designer and nester position, applying workshop experience to design and optimisation.
  • This is a genuine chance to build a long-term career within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338502.

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Closes in 7 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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