L2 Engineering Operative Apprentice

BRAINTREE PRECISION COMPONENTS LIMITED

Braintree (CM7 2QJ)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 23 March 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an individual with a keen interest in engineering, manufacturing and working in a production environment to become a key member of our production team. Full on the job training will be provided, together with day-release at Colchester Institute, leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

Wage

£20,280 a year

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  • £10 per hour
  • Company contribution pension.
  • Recommend a friend scheme.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7.30am - 4.00pm. Friday: 7.30am - 3.00pm with a 10 minute tea break and 30 minute lunch break (unpaid) every day.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

2

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

Day-to-day responsibilities:

  • To complete a programme of training to be conducted within the various departments of Grinding, Turning, Engineering and Planning, Quality Assurance, Assembly and Jig and Tool to gain a good appreciation of the company as a whole
  • Join a very knowledgeable and productive Turning department and learn to operate, set and programme CNC lathes
  • Use and learn a number of different machines and processes, including Hard Turning
  • Become a key member of the Turning department
  • Carrying out tasks and duties as directed by the departmental Manager / Supervisor
  • Dedicate sufficient amount of time to ensure all elements of the college side of the Apprenticeship are completed within set timescales
  • Represent self and company when at college

Where you'll work

Blackwell Drive
Braintree
CM7 2QJ

Training

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

Training provider

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • The apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard -  The Machining Pathway (Option 2 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Role)
  • This is a 12-18-month duration apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute's Braintree Campus, transport from Colchester campus provided

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade A*-D/9-3 or equivalent)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

All apprentices will be rotated through all the departments during the first year to gain an appreciation of each department. Including: 

  • Quality Assurance
  • Jig & Tool
  • Turning
  • Grinding
  • Assembly
  • Engineering & Planning

About this employer

Braintree Precision Components is a manufacturer of precision ball and roller bearings and other high-accuracy machined components. It is part of the Hepco Group, world leaders in the manufacture and supply of a wide range of linear motion products and precision components for automation and special purpose machine projects.

http://HepcoMotion.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 25 days' holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
  • Healthcare cashback scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Mental health & Financial wellness support
  • Long service awards

After this apprenticeship

  • Further training to become a fully trained CNC operator/setter after the initial training
  • Training will be proved in all areas, but specialising in one is possible after the initial training period

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Colchester Institute - Apprenticeships Team

ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk

01206712043

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022170.

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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

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