Engineering Operative Apprentice

Acres Engineering Limited

DERBY (DE73 8JB)

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Posted on 14 May 2026

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Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills required to become a competent Engineering Operative, supporting the manufacture of high-quality, innovative products in line with drawings, specifications and company standards. The role will cover a wide range of preparation, CNC machining, assembly, finishing and paint operations.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Regular reviews based on performance criteria as per our apprentice pay matrix

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7.00am-3.30pm. May work evenings and weekends after the apprenticeship is complete.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

  • Assist with prepping materials for CNC processing and assembly
  • Support CNC operations (under supervision)
  • Assist with assembly of products
  • Assist with paint preparation processes
  • Support goods movement across the workshop

Where you'll work

UNIT A
CASTLE LANE
MELBOURNE
DERBY
DE73 8JB

Training

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

Training provider

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment and age, you may be required to complete English and Maths Functional Skills, which is an integral part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3 or above)
  • Maths (grade 3 or above)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Travel due to location.

About this employer

Acres Engineering have a design and manufacturing facility in Melbourne, England and have a design and sales office in Malaga, Spain. Approximately 35% of our business is export to the EU and globally around the world.

We are a supplier to the world’s leading manufacturing companies. We are committed to corporate social responsibility and we have been awarded an Armed Forces Gold Award.

We have a range of standard products but also support clients with custom machinery and medium-high volume products such as trolleys, stillages etc. We can design in house or make to print.

We also offer our clients custom manufactured solutions and embark on projects to supply products such as: tow trains, kitting media, containerisation, access platforms, lifting equipment, stillages, work benches, etc.

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Company benefits

We have recently been awarded the King's Award for Enterprise in the Promoting Opportunity Category.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position with the company and further opportunities to develop.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

James Sayles

saylesj@chesterfield.ac.uk

07929669938

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030938.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026