apprentice tail lift fitter

Don Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd

Staffordshire (ST3 5BW)

Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

Posted on 23 January 2026

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Summary

The successful candidate will be working alongside experienced Lifting Deck Fitters assembling all types of Rigid Bodies and Trailers.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday – Friday 07:30 – 16:30 (if under the age of 18). Monday - Friday 07:30 – 17:00 (if over the age of 18).

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 4 March 2026

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

  • Assist in the assembly and fitting of lifting deck systems for trailers and rigid bodies
  • Learn to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment safely
  • Prepare and position components for lifting deck installation
  • Carry out quality checks and report any defects
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Complete off-the-job training and portfolio work as part of the apprenticeship program

Where you'll work

Mossfield Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST3 5BW

Training

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

Training provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3+)
  • Mathamatics (grade 3+)
  • Science (grade 3+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Reliable
  • punctual
  • positive attitude

About this employer

Don-Bur designs innovative trailers and rigid bodywork that reduce fuel use, minimise downtime, and streamline operations – all with safety being paramount.

We're passionate about staying ahead. Our dedicated R&D team pushes boundaries, testing new ideas with customers. This commitment has resulted in industry-leading solutions like the award-winning Safe Ground Coupling and "EBS-Safe" systems. We're dedicated to improving safety, efficiency, and value for our customers.

Aerodynamics:

As a result of their ground-breaking work with the Teardrop™ trailer, Don-Bur have become world leaders in aerodynamic efficiency for commercial vehicle bodywork.

Double Deck Trailer Pioneers

Don-Bur were the original pioneers of Lifting Deck technology in the late 1980’s, and their products now dominate the major fleets.

Proven technology combined with time-evolved improvements have resulted in the most reliable and hard-working equipment in the marketplace. Proud to be a Market Leader in innovation since 1981.

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After this apprenticeship

To be confirmed.

 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010329.

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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026