Apprentice Lifting Deck Fitter
Don Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd
Staffordshire (ST3 5BW)
Closes in 7 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 March 2026
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Summary
Don Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Lifting Deck Fitter to join the company to assist in the assembly and fitting of lifting deck systems for trailers and rigid bodies.
- 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 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
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Monday 30 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
- 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 programme
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
Engineering Operative Level 2.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3+)
- Mathamatics (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- 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.
https://donbur.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- A competitive salary
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- 30 days annual leave
- Continuous support and coaching
After this apprenticeship
Once the probation period is over you will be placed on an NVQ training course to become a fully qualified Fitter. We are invested in continuous career development throughout your employment and a keen interest in engineering is crucial for this role. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will achieve a nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship qualification.
Qualifications on completion of the apprenticeship
As well as gaining a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, you will gain academic and vocational qualifications such as the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will also achieve Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills), as well as a Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge).
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Chris Morris
recruitment@traindup.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020933.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)