Engineering Operative Apprentice

THE BROOKVALE MANUFACTURING CO LTD

SUTTON COLDFIELD (B75 7DQ)

Closes in 8 days (Thursday 10 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 May 2025

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Summary

Brookvale Manufacturing are seeking to recruit an apprentice to join their experienced Engineering team. The role offers hands-on experience across the entire shop floor, with time spent in the tool room, production, and quality departments.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Continuous improvement savings would potentially result in a cash payment Auto enrollment onto pension scheme

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

Daily tasks include:

  • Hand bench work 
  • Milling
  • Lathe work
  • Grinding operations
  • Production duties such as tool setting
  • Tooling movement using pedestrian pump trucks 
  • Use of measurement equipment 
  • Calibration

Where you'll work

REDDICAP TRADING ESTATE
UNIT 15
REDDICAP TRADING ESTATE
SUTTON COLDFIELD
B75 7DQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

This is a 15-month Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship. For the first 12 months of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend In-Comm Training 12 Vigo Pl, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8UG 1 day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 9-4 minimum)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

The ideal candidate should have a genuine interest in Engineering and demonstrate strong timekeeping skills.

About this company

The Brookvale Manufacturing Co. Ltd started its journey in Wire Forming in 1949 and has since built a strong reputation for supplying Presswork, Wireforms, Welded Assemblies, and Dipsticks. The company is known for its expertise, reliability, and ability to provide engineering solutions that transform concepts into reality. For products, services, and activities beyond their in-house manufacturing capabilities, Brookvale works with approved external providers. These providers are managed under their Quality Management System and offer services such as zinc plating, electro painting, powder coating, heat treatment, deburring, geomet, and other specific requirements as needed.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position with additional training to be undertaken at the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Aimee

aimeen@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322178.

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Closes in 8 days (Thursday 10 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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