Engineering apprentice

Summary

A fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to start a career in the precision engineering sector. The role involves developing skills in the use of machinery, including lathes, milling machines and CNC equipment. Operation of tooling and equipment is involved in the engineering and manufacturing process.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pay reviewed regularly

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8am - 16.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

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

Main duties will include:

Develop skills and competence in manufacturing processes
Develop skills in the use of machinery including lathes, milling machines and CNC equipment
Operation of tooling and equipment involved in the engineering and manufacturing process
To machine parts to specification and to customer requirements
Responsible for adhering to health and safety rules and procedures
Conducting assigned tasks in a controlled and safe manner

Where you'll work

UNIT 9
GLOBAL BUSINESS PARK
4 HAMBURG ROAD
HULL
HU7 0AE

Training

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

College or training organisation

HULL COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

You will be trained by highly skilled engineers at the place of work, alongside your college skills coach who will support you.

Hull College will deliver the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 - 9 or A* - C)
Maths (grade 4 - 9 or A* - C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Since its inception in 2003 Helix Precision has developed into one of the leading precision engineering companies in the north of England producing precision components and sub-assemblies to a broad and varied customer base, recently the company was approved to As9100D aerospace accreditation and will utilise this accreditation to expand its client base further. Helix Precision was established in Hull in 2003 by Lee Sansam and Matt Branton. The aim was to provide customers from varied industrial sectors with a reliable high quality service. This is achieved by the day to day running of the company being controlled by the Directors who own the company. The Directors believe a highly skilled and dedicated workforce is the key to ensuring customer satisfaction.

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After this apprenticeship

On completion of the apprenticeship there may be a full time position for the right candidate.

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