Apprentice CNC Operator

EVAC&CHAIR INTERNATIONAL LTD

BLYTHE VALLEY PARK (B90 8AW)

Closes in 16 days (Thursday 10 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 August 2026

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Summary

Begin your career as an Apprentice CNC Operator. You'll work towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification while learning to operate CNC machines, read engineering drawings and produce quality components. With full training and support, you'll develop practical engineering skills in a modern manufacturing environment.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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The successful apprentice will receive £8.00 per hour during the first year of the apprenticeship. Pay will increase in line with National Minimum Wage legislation after the first year, subject to age and apprenticeship status.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Thursday 7am- 4pm. Friday- 7am- 12pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Learn to set up and operate CNC machines to manufacture precision components
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • Produce high-quality parts safely and accurately
  • Use manual machinery and a variety of hand tools
  • Assist with machine set-up, proving and production processes
  • Work alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing staff
  • Follow health and safety procedures and ISO quality standards
  • Help maintain a clean, organised workspace using 6S principles
  • Develop problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills
  • Work towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship qualification

Where you'll work

UNIT 4
CONNEXION
CENTRAL BOULEVARD
BLYTHE VALLEY PARK
B90 8AW

Training

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

Training provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
  • Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
  • Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
  • Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
  • Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
  • Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
  • Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
  • Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
  • Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
  • Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
  • Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
  • Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
  • Mount and set the required workholding devices
  • Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
  • Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
  • Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
  • Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
  • Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
  • Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
  • Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
  • Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
  • Produce components which meet the specification requirements
  • Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
  • Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
  • Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
  • Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
  • Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
  • Plan the technical support operation before they start
  • Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
  • Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
  • Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation

Training schedule

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

More training information

The successful candidate will undertake a fully funded engineering apprenticeship programme, designed to support the development of technical knowledge and practical engineering skills relevant to the forging industry.

The training provider will be Train'd Up and you will attend 1 day per week via virtual classroom, accompanied by an assessor visit every 8–12 weeks.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade grade D/3/Level 1 Functional S)
  • Maths (grade grade D/3/Level 1 Functional S)

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

Technical Requirements:

E: Good listening skills, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Problem solving, Great attention to detail with a goal-driven attitude.

Systems Requirements:

E: MS Teams

D: Microsoft Office

About this employer

EVAC+CHAIR International is a leading UK manufacturer and global supplier of emergency evacuation equipment. With over 40 years of experience, the company designs, manufactures and distributes high-quality evacuation chairs and safety solutions used in hospitals, schools, offices, transport hubs and public buildings around the world. Committed to innovation, quality and employee development, EVAC+CHAIR provides a supportive environment where apprentices can gain valuable skills and build a rewarding career in engineering and manufacturing.

Company benefits

Our employee benefits include GP appointments, mental health and wellbeing support, life assurance, physiotherapy, staff discounts and savings, your birthday off, and the opportunity to buy additional annual leave.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent CNC Operator position. With further experience and training, you'll have opportunities to progress into roles such as CNC Programmer, CNC Setter/Operator, Production Engineer or Manufacturing Supervisor, building a long-term career in engineering.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Ruth Haworth

ruth.haworth@traindup.org

07786 274 766

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049936.

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Closes in 16 days (Thursday 10 September 2026 at 11:59pm)