Apprentice CAD Technician (36375)

PP Group Ltd

Greater Manchester (OL9 7PH)

Closes in 27 days (Friday 3 April 2026)

Posted on 6 March 2026

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Summary

Looking for a fantastic career? PP Group have an exciting apprenticeship opportunity, working with the latest cutting-edge CAD systems.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Thursday 8.00am-5:00pm Friday 8.00am- 4:00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 13 April 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

Examples of day-to-day duties may include:

• Creating both 2D and 3D components
• Creating 3D programs for automatic press break’s
• Creating cutting programs for a mix of machines including lasers, waterjets, plasma and flame
• Dealing with customer both over the phone and via email
• Office administrative duties as and when required
• Some of the working week will be spent working on the shop floor to gain understanding of the role and business
• On completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship, you will then be put on a level 3 CAD apprenticeship

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by our well experienced staff and assessment staff at The Growth Company. A comprehensive training program has been developed by The PP Group of Companies where you will be learning to operate the machinery relevant to your role.

You will also get extensive training on operation of all our machines to help aid your decision making when working within the CAD team.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get here:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get here and how long it would take.

Where you'll work

Drury Point
Drury Lane
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL9 7PH

Training

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

Training provider

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Training course

Lean manufacturing 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 A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

IT (grade Pass)

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

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Knowledge of CAD programmes
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Good practical skills
  • Willing to learn
  • Enthusiastic
  • Self-motivated
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Dependable
  • Good timekeeping
  • Flexible
  • Positive attitude

About this employer

Founded in Walkden in 1976, P.P. Group began life in the basement of a cotton mill and has grown in to one of the UK’s leading independent profiling and processing companies, operating from a 110,000 sq. ft. premises on a 6.5-acre site at Drury Lane, in Oldham (Greater Manchester). P.P. Group provides diverse, high-quality profiling, processing, fabrication, welding and manufacturing services across a vast range of industries. Our commitment to innovative technology and machinery, partnered with some of the most knowledgeable and experienced employees in the business, has earned us an outstanding reputation for reliability and honest service.

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019706.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 3 April 2026)

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