Engineering Operative Apprentice
MPSE INSTINCT LTD
OLDHAM (OL4 1LE)
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 September 2026
Contents
Summary
MPSE Instinct Ltd are looking for a motivated Apprentice to join their manufacturing team in Oldham. You will gain experience producing mattresses while developing engineering skills. This will provide practical experience and training, giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in engineering and manufacturing.
- Wage
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£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Full-time.
Working hours and exact shift pattern to be confirmed with MPSE Instinct Ltd.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
MPSE Instinct Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their team as an Engineering Operative Apprentice.
This is a hands-on opportunity where you will work within the manufacturing environment, gaining experience in the production of mattresses while also developing engineering knowledge and practical maintenance skills.
Working alongside experienced members of the team, you will learn how manufacturing equipment operates and develop an understanding of how machinery is maintained to ensure production can continue safely and efficiently.
What You'll Be Doing
Your duties will include:
- Supporting the day-to-day manufacture and production of mattresses
- Working safely within a busy manufacturing environment
- Learning how different machinery and equipment is used within the production process
- Developing practical engineering skills through workplace experience
- Supporting basic electrical maintenance activities under appropriate supervision
- Assisting with identifying and reporting faults with machinery and equipment
- Carrying out routine checks and assisting with preventative maintenance
- Learning how to use engineering tools and equipment safely
- Supporting engineers and experienced members of the team with maintenance tasks
- Following engineering drawings, instructions and workplace procedures where required
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Following all company health and safety procedures
- Working as part of a team to ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved
- Completing apprenticeship training and developing your engineering knowledge and skills
- The role will provide you with a combination of manufacturing, practical engineering and electrical maintenance experience, allowing you to develop a broad range of skills
Where you'll work
UNIT 17
FORGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
GREENACRES ROAD
OLDHAM
OL4 1LE
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 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
The successful candidate will complete the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard through Rochdale Training Association.
You will receive a combination of workplace training and off-the-job learning, developing practical engineering skills alongside your day-to-day role.
Training will cover areas including:
- Engineering and manufacturing principles
- Health and safety within an engineering environment
- Engineering tools and equipment
- Engineering operations and processes
- Quality standards
- Maintenance principles
- Electrical engineering awareness
- Fault finding and problem solving
- Safe working practices
You will be supported by an experienced tutor throughout your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
MPSE Instinct Ltd is an established manufacturing business based in Oldham, specialising in the manufacture of mattresses and related products.
The company is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Engineering Operative Apprentice. This is a hands-on role which will allow the successful candidate to gain valuable experience within a manufacturing environment while developing engineering skills alongside their apprenticeship training.
As well as being involved in the day-to-day production of mattresses, the apprentice will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and practical skills in electrical maintenance, helping to maintain and support the machinery and equipment used within the manufacturing process.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, is interested in how machinery operates and wants to develop a career within engineering and manufacturing.
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After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career within engineering, manufacturing and maintenance.
On successful completion of the level 2 apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent engineering or manufacturing position with MPSE Instinct Ltd.
There may also be opportunities to progress onto a level 3 engineering apprenticeship or further engineering training, depending on performance, business requirements and the individual's career aspirations.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Nathan Finn
nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706 631 417
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053146.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11:59pm)