Apprentice Engineering Operative (Level 2)
DACE CROWN LTD
Birmingham (B45 0LD)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 19 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 September 2025
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Summary
DACE Crown Ltd is seeking a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprentice to support our manufacturing operations. You will gain hands-on experience in engineering processes, machine operation, and quality control, while developing key skills and knowledge to build a strong career in engineering.
- Wage
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£17,316 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday- hours to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 22 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
As a Level 2 Engineering Operative apprentice, you will:
- Carry out a wide range of engineering operations, working either independently or as part of a team, to help support manufacturing or engineering workflows
- Ensure all tasks are performed safely, in full compliance with health and safety, quality, environmental, and organisational procedures
- Prepare the work area and equipment, using appropriate tools, materials, and personal protective gear, to set the stage for efficient and accurate task execution
- Accurately interpret and follow job instructions, technical drawings, specifications, and work-instructions, while extracting relevant data from them
- Carry out engineered tasks, such as operating machines (CNC or conventional), assembling mechanical components, fabricating sheet metal, or performing finishing processes, depending on the specialised route
- Maintain efficiency and quality throughout, minimising waste and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- Complete all required documentation clearly and legibly, using correct technical language and terminology in line with workplace standards
- Identify and resolve minor operational issues within the limits of your role, escalating more complex problems to supervisors when necessary
Where you'll work
Unit 12
Frankley Industrial Park, Tay Road, Rubery, Rednal
Birmingham
B45 0LD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- You will work towards the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job learning and classroom-based sessions delivered one day a week from James Watt College in Great Barr Birmingham
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
- Science (grade C/4 or above)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Holding a valid drivers license is essential.
About this employer
As an independent and forward-thinking firm, we take great pride in offering bespoke services to our discerning clientele. Our clients expect nothing less than expertise, comprehensive product knowledge, and exceptional performance, and we are dedicated to surpassing their expectations to fulfil their unique demands. Our unwavering commitment to excellence motivates us to provide unparalleled expertise, product insight, and performance to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. From initial concept to final installation, we specialise in crafting, manufacturing, and installing handling equipment tailored specifically for the bottling and packaging industry.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role or further study (e.g. Level 3 engineering apprenticeship).
Continuous development can lead to higher qualifications and career advancement within engineering and manufacturing.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
BMet Recruitment Team
Recruitment@bmet.ac.uk
0121 362 1122
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000340701.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Friday 19 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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