Paint Shop / Assembly Apprentice
A W ENGINEERING (HEREFORD) LTD
HEREFRDSHIRE (HR2 9NQ)
Closes on Friday 1 May 2026
Posted on 19 March 2026
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Summary
Work as part of a small team within the bigger AW production team, contributing to the assembly and completion of trailer units. Responsibilities include supporting all stages of the build shop process, beginning with preparation of components prior to painting and assisting with the painting of trailers.
- Wage
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£16,640 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 to Friday 7.30am - 4pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 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
Following the painting stage, duties include:
- Assisting with post-paint assembly operations such as fitting hydraulic systems
- Installing electrical components
- Completing final assembly tasks
The role also involves participating in final testing and inspection procedures to ensure the trailer meets operational and quality standards. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to production processes are essential in this role.
Where you'll work
STONEY STREET
MADLEY
HEREFRDSHIRE
HR2 9NQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located at Holmer Road, Hereford HR4 9SX.
Level 2 comprises of:
Duration approximately 18 months.
Training is delivered as block release (4 days per week at HWGTA and 1 day in your company), 3 x 6-week blocks within the Training Centre, plus a 4-week block within a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects, working to complete the following qualifications:
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
- EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
More training information
Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.
There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.
Requirements
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Established 1993. Hereford based family Engineering Business, Manufacturing Agricultural
After this apprenticeship
Potential for career progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Lisa Wilkinson
lisa.wilkinson@hwgta.org
01432377002
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021876.
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Closes on Friday 1 May 2026