Metal Fabrication Apprentice - CMP Products

CMP PRODUCTS LIMITED

Cramlington (NE23 1WH)

Closes in 8 days (Sunday 18 January 2026)

Posted on 9 January 2026

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Summary

As an apprentice within our Cleat department, you will support the business with the operational requirements of modern integrated engineered production plans and services. Take the first step towards building your career while gaining hands-on experience and getting paid as you work towards your qualifications.

Wage

£17,290 a year

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Pay reviewed in January

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
5 days a week. Shift pattern to be agreed by the training school.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

3 years 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

  • Learning how to set up, operate and adjust equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used
  • Apply a variety of fabrication techniques such as cutting, bending and welding
  • Perform operating duties as requested on or within target times
  • Work to required quality standards and procedures to ensure products are manufactured to company requirements
  • Understand the importance of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’S)
  • Be able to read and understand Engineering Drawings
  • Use a variety of measuring equipment to ensure all inspection requirements are completed
  • Accurately complete all system transactions related to your job role
  • Understand how businesses operate and the interrelationships between departments and activities 

Where you'll work

Unit 36
Crow Hall Road, Nelson Park East
Cramlington
NE23 1WH

Training

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

Training provider

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

You will complete a 4-year apprenticeship specialising in metal fabrication and will study with TDR Training, completing a portfolio of evidence to prove their competence to achieve a Level 2 Diploma in Metal Fabrications.

At the start of your apprenticeship, you’ll spend the first 12 weeks at TDR Training School in Longbenton. You’ll then join the team at CMP, in Cramlington, where you’ll spend four days per week in the factory while attending college one day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Mathematics (grade 9-4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

CMP Products, part of the British Engines Group, is a market leader in the design and manufacture of cable glands, cable accessories and cable cleats for installation in industrial, marine and explosive atmospheres. Continuous improvement and innovation ensure that CMP’s products lead the way in quality, safety and performance.

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

Company benefits

  • Hands-on experience
  • Get paid to learn
  • Industry recognised qualifications
  • Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Mentorship
  • Training & development

After this apprenticeship

  • Cleat Engineer
  • Cleat Engineering Manager
  • Shift Lead
  • Assembly Team Leader

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007844.

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Closes in 8 days (Sunday 18 January 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.