Spring Fabrication Engineering Apprentice

NEMA LTD

Rochdale (OL16 2AU)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 April 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join NEMA Ltd as a Spring Fabrication Engineering Apprentice. You will manufacture precision sheet metal and wire-formed components for aerospace applications while completing your Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
4 day working week. Monday - Thursday, Flexible hours between 6.00am - 5.30pm

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Duration

4 years

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

The role will involve the production of small precision-manufactured components from sheet metal and formed wire.

You will work with both manual and semi-automatic machinery to produce high-quality aerospace components.

You will develop skills in:

  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Wire forming and spring production (compression and tension springs)
  • Operating fly presses
  • Operating power presses
  • Using auto-coiling machinery
  • Working with aerospace grade materials
  • Inspecting components to strict quality standards
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Examples of products you will manufacture include:

  • Brackets for aircraft landing gear systems
  • Shims and washers for locking rivets on Airbus A320/A319 wings and fuselage
  • Compression and tension springs for precision assemblies and actuators
  • Wire forms for aircraft seating systems
  • Electrical steel laminations used in stators and electrical assemblies
  • Sheet metal fabrications for onboard aircraft filtration systems
  • All components are produced to exacting aerospace tolerances where precision, consistency and attention to detail 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 technician (level 3)

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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

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 across workshop departments to develop a broad understanding of machining, winding, assembly, testing and fabrication processes
  • A key milestone will include producing a complete electric motor assembly and its constituent components from scratch, giving you a holistic understanding of the entire manufacturing process
  • After completing your rotations, you will be placed within the spring and fabrication department where your specialist training will continue
  • Subject to performance and attainment, progression to Level 4 and beyond may be fully funded and supported by NEMA

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 4)

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
  • Logical
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Established in 1954, NEMA Ltd is a Tier 2 aerospace engineering manufacturer supplying precision electro-mechanical and mechanical components 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.

With over 95% of manufacturing completed in-house, including precision machining, winding, assembly, testing and spring/metal pressings, NEMA offers apprentices the opportunity to develop specialist skills within a highly controlled aerospace environment.

This is an opportunity to build a long-term engineering career manufacturing safety-critical components used on major commercial and defence aircraft platforms.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, apprentices may:

  • Secure a permanent role within the spring and fabrication department
  • Progress to Level 4 engineering qualifications (fully funded)
  • Develop into specialist fabrication or tooling 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 VAC2000025310.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)