Fine Limit Sheet Metal Engineering Apprenticeship
ADVANCED SHEET METAL ENGINEERING LTD
HIGH WYCOMBE (HP13 5SH)
Closes in 26 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 January 2026
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Summary
As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside qualified Sheet Metal Engineers, learning all aspects of the trade. You’ll gain hands-on experience on the job, assisting with tasks and completing work under close supervision and guidance throughout the apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (30min lunch break).
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 4 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
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Manual machine set up and operate such operations as Drilling, Tapping, Reaming and Graining
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CNC Machine set up and operate such operations as cutting, bending, punching and insert installation
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CNC Programming by creating precise digital instructions that tell computer‑controlled machines how to cut, shape, and manufacture components with accuracy and repeatability
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Welding training in disciplines such as spot welding and stud welding, including MIG and TIG welding
Where you'll work
UNIT 4
LISLE ROAD
HIGH WYCOMBE
HP13 5SH
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
- Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
- Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
- Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
- Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
- Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
- Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
- Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
- Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
- Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
- Mount and set the required workholding devices
- Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
- Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
- Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
- Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Produce components which meet the specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
- Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Plan the technical support operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
- Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation
Training schedule
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
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
- Interpersonal skills
- Hard Working
- Rel
About this employer
With over 30 years of specialist experience, Advanced Sheet Metal Engineering has built a strong reputation as a leader in the production of precision sheet metal solutions. Since opening its doors in 1992, the company has remained committed to combining traditional values—quality, service, and craftsmanship—with modern innovation, automation, and advanced engineering practices.
From day one, the company’s mission has been simple: to be the best and to provide the best service possible. To fulfil this vision, Advanced Sheet Metal has continually reinvested in state‑of‑the‑art machinery, leading‑edge technology, and the ongoing development of its people. This strategic commitment ensures exceptional levels of quality, reliability, repeatability, and competitive pricing, giving customers complete confidence in every project delivered.
As a fully certified ISO 9001:2015 organisation through BM TRADA, Advanced Sheet Metal maintains rigorous quality management standards across every area of the business. This accreditation underlines the company’s dedication to excellence and supports its long‑standing partnerships with clients across a wide range of sectors.
After this apprenticeship
TBC
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010709.
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Closes in 26 days (Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:59pm)