Apprentice Engineering Operative - Manufacturing

DOORTECHNIK LIMITED

LINCOLN (LN6 9BW)

Closes in 11 days (Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 June 2026

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Summary

At DoorTechnik Ltd, we are looking for a hard-working apprentice to join our team manufacturing bespoke steel doorsets. You will gain hands-on engineering experience operating CNC machinery, assembling and testing products, while developing transferable skills and working closely with different departments throughout your apprenticeship.

Wage

£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm; Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 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

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Use of hand and power tools
  • CNC turret punch operation
  • CNC press brake operation
  • Assembly and testing of mechanical and electrical products
  • Blast cleaning and powder coating
  • Welding and fabrication
  • CNC milling
  • Doorset installation and repair

Where you'll work

MOOR LANE
THORPE ON THE HILL
LINCOLN
LN6 9BW

Training

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

Training provider

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Engineering Operative Level 2
  • The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
  • This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours

More training information

Course outline:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0537-v1-5

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4)

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

Other requirements

Own transport is essential; public transport in Thorpe on the Hill is poor.

About this employer

Manufacture bespoke steel doorsets. Here at Door Technik we design and manufacture high quality custom built glass doors, steel doors, security doors, fire doors, acoustic doors and blast doors in Lincoln, UK

https://doortechnik.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent employment is highly likely on successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Kateryna Shevchenko

apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034170.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:59pm)