Apprentice Engineering Operative

D K HOLDINGS LTD

KENT (TN12 0QN)

Closes on Friday 19 June 2026

Posted on 16 April 2026

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Summary

Fully equipped workshops with both CNC and manual machines. A great variety of small volume interesting work.

Good safe environment, with staff of all ages.

Potential to have a successful career in engineering.

All safety equipment will be supplied. 

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 0730 - 1630.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 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

  • Engineering, production, machinist, manual and CNC turning, milling, grinding
  • Use of measuring equipment and understanding of engineering drawings.
  • Possibly a basic knowledge of CAD engineering drawing 

Where you'll work

STATION APPROACH
STAPLEHURST
TONBRIDGE
KENT
TN12 0QN

Training

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

Training provider

MID-KENT COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working

About this employer

We are a manufacturer of Diamond tools. Founded in 1959, Currently employing 75 staff 
Based in Staplehurst, we have 3 fully equipped workshops with both CNC and manual machines 
Specialise in small volume tool making 

http://www.dk-holdings.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Senior Machinist, Supervisor, Production Manager.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MID-KENT COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026574.

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Closes on Friday 19 June 2026