Operations Apprentice
THE COVENTRY AND SOLIHULL WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY LIMITED
Coventry (CV3 4AN)
Closes on Sunday 15 February 2026
Posted on 13 January 2026
Contents
Summary
Join us as an Operations Apprentice and play a key role in transforming waste into renewable energy. Gain hands-on experience while working with cutting-edge technology. Perfect for anyone passionate about renewable energy, problem-solving, and making a real environmental impact. Build a rewarding career in the energy sector!
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30, Friday, 08:00 - 13:00
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
Gain hands-on experience in plant operations, waste management, and equipment maintenance while working with cutting-edge technology.
You’ll be trained to:
- Assist in Plant Operations: Support the monitoring and operation of plant equipment such as boilers, turbines, and generators
- Waste Handling & Processing: Help with the sorting and processing of incoming waste materials, ensuring they are suitable for energy conversion
- Maintenance Support: Assist with routine checks and basic maintenance to ensure plant equipment is functioning optimally.
- Safety and Compliance: Adhere to health, safety, and environmental protocols to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulations
- Data Collection & Reporting: Gather and report on operational data (e.g., energy output, emissions) for internal use and regulatory compliance
- Team Support: Work with other team members to troubleshoot operational issues and ensure smooth plant operations
- Training & Development: Participate in training sessions to develop technical skills and knowledge in waste management, energy production, and sustainability
What We Offer:
- Hands-On Experience: Get practical experience in a cutting-edge, sustainable industry
- Career Development: Opportunities for progression in the renewable energy and waste management sectors
- Mentorship: Work alongside industry experts who will provide guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship
- Training & Qualifications: Gain a nationally recognised qualification while receiving on-the-job training in operational and technical skills
Where you'll work
The Coventry And Solihull Waste Disposal Company Ltd, Bar Road
Coventry
CV3 4AN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 9-5)
- English (grade 9-4)
- Science (grade 9-4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
About this employer
Coventry & Solihull Waste Disposal Company (CSWDC) is an independent waste management company and our main business is extracting energy (heat and electrical power) from municipal and commercial solid waste. Based to the south of Coventry, CSWDC have been operating since 1975.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successfully completing your apprenticeship, the opportunities for career growth within the Waste to Energy sector are limitless! You could step into a variety of roles such as an Operations Technician, Shift Team Leader, or even move into Engineering, Project Management, Maintenance Engineering positions
- With the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, your expertise will be valuable within this sector, and we like to “grow our own” people and invest in up-and-coming talent
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008533.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 15 February 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.