Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice
Buhler UK Limited
London (E16 2BF)
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Kick-start your engineering career with an Electrical Manufacturing Apprenticeship! Gain hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical assembly, product testing and quality control. Earn £18,525 a year while working towards a Level 2 Engineering qualification. No experience needed!
- Wage
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£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Annual salary of £18,525, based on a 39-hour working week.
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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39 hours per week, working within the Manufacturing and Logistics department. Specific working days, start and finish times will be confirmed by the employer.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 11 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
- Carry out electrical and mechanical assembly of components to produce finished products.
- Perform electrical safety checks and functional testing to ensure products meet required standards.
- Assist with receiving, checking, handling and storing parts and materials.
- Support the supply of components and materials to the manufacturing shopfloor.
- Follow technical instructions and established manufacturing processes to complete assembly tasks accurately.
- Assist with quality inspections, investigations and continuous improvement activities.
- Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes.
- Use appropriate tools and equipment safely and correctly.
- Work alongside experienced colleagues to develop practical electrical and mechanical engineering skills.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment, following health and safety procedures.
- Communicate with supervisors and team members to ensure production tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Where you'll work
20 Atlantis Avenue
London
E16 2BF
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 apprentice will work towards the Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard, following the Electrical Pathway.
Training will combine practical, hands-on experience in the workplace with structured learning and support from experienced colleagues and a dedicated apprenticeship training provider.
The apprentice will develop knowledge and skills in electrical and mechanical assembly, product testing, quality assurance, safe working practices and manufacturing processes.
The training schedule and any requirements to attend an external training centre will be confirmed as part of the apprenticeship training plan.
More training information
Training will be delivered by Train'd Up, an experienced apprenticeship training provider, through a combination of workplace-based learning, regular progress reviews and structured support from a dedicated trainer.
The apprentice will receive ongoing guidance throughout the programme, with training and assessments arranged to fit around their employment and apprenticeship requirements.
The apprenticeship will conclude with an End-Point Assessment (EPA), subject to successful completion of all required elements of the programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
Applicants must be comfortable working in a manufacturing shopfloor environment, carrying out practical assembly tasks and following strict health and safety procedures. The role may involve standing for extended periods, handling components and using tools and equipment under supervision.
Candidates must be able to reliably travel to the workplace for their scheduled working hours and be committed to completing the full apprenticeship programme.
About this employer
Bühler UK Limited is part of the globally recognised Bühler Group, a leading engineering and technology company founded in Switzerland in 1860. The company specialises in developing innovative manufacturing and processing solutions for industries including food production, grain processing and advanced materials.
Bühler's London facility is a centre of excellence for optical sorting and sensor-based technologies, combining advanced manufacturing, engineering expertise and innovative product development.
With a strong focus on quality, sustainability and continuous improvement, Bühler offers an exciting environment for individuals looking to develop their engineering careers. Apprentices have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, work alongside skilled professionals and contribute to the manufacture of advanced engineering products used around the world.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role within the Manufacturing and Logistics team, such as Electrical Assembly Operative, Manufacturing Technician or Production Technician.
The apprenticeship also provides a strong foundation for further training and progression into more advanced engineering roles, including the opportunity to undertake a higher-level engineering apprenticeship, depending on individual performance and business requirements.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Ruth Haworth
ruth.haworth@traindup.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060835.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11:59pm)