Electro-Mechanical Engineering Operative Apprentice
NEMA LTD
Rochdale (OL16 2AU)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 1 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 April 2026
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Summary
Join NEMA Ltd as an Electro-Mechanical Engineering Apprentice and develop practical skills in electrical winding, mechanical assembly, motor build, testing and repair while completing your Engineering Operative Level 2 qualification.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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4 day working week.
Monday – Thursday.
Flexible hours between 6:00am – 5:30pm.
9.5 hours per day.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 7 May 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
- Electrical winding – assembling conducting wires onto electromagnetic components manually and semi-automatically
- Insulation and dielectric circuit testing
- Mechanical assembly of motors and actuators
- Bearing assembly onto shafts
- High-speed rotor balancing
- Magnetisation processes
- Dynamometer testing
- Assembly of printed circuit boards
- Inspection to aerospace quality standards
- Examples of products you will manufacture include:
- Electric motors
- Printed Circuit Board assemblies
- Generators
- Transformers and rectifiers
- High-speed and high-precision electro-mechanical assemblies
- You will work to strict aerospace quality standards where attention to detail, accuracy and consistency are critical
Where you'll work
Unit 16, Chichester Business Centre
Chichester Street
Rochdale
OL16 2AU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
Training will be delivered in partnership with Rochdale Training Association (RTA).
Year 1:
You will complete your NVQ Level 2 through a structured block release engineering programme, spending most of your time at RTA developing core engineering skills and knowledge.
Years 2–3:
You will progress onto NVQ Level 3, primarily based at NEMA with one day per week at college. During this stage you will rotate through departments across the workshop, gaining broad exposure to machining, winding, assembly, testing and inspection.
A key milestone will be producing a complete electric motor assembly and its constituent components from scratch, giving you a full understanding of the entire manufacturing process.
After completing your departmental rotations and motor build project, you will be placed within a specialist department where your development will continue in line with business needs and your strengths.
Subject to performance and attainment, NEMA may fully fund progression to Level 4 and beyond.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Established in 1954, NEMA Ltd is a Tier 2 aerospace engineering manufacturer supplying precision electro-mechanical products to leading global aerospace organisations. Operating to AS9100 Rev D standards, NEMA holds quality approvals with BAE Systems, Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo, Triumph and other major aerospace manufacturers.
Over 95% of manufacturing is completed in-house, including precision machining, electrical winding, assembly, test, springs and metal pressings. This ensures strict quality control and provides apprentices with exposure to a wide range of advanced engineering processes under one roof.
In addition to design, development, prototype and volume production of motors, generators and actuators, NEMA also provides specialist electromagnetic consultancy across multiple sectors including aerospace, metal processing and high-voltage transmission.
This is an opportunity to build a long-term engineering career in a highly skilled, safety-critical environment where quality and precision are paramount.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of Level 3, apprentices may:
- Secure a permanent skilled role within a specialist department
- Progress onto Level 4 engineering qualifications (fully funded)
- Develop into senior technician or specialist roles
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Jacob Evans
jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706631417
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024814.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 1 May 2026 at 11:59pm)