Apprentice Engineering Operative

TUDOR CATERING TRAILERS LTD

WESTON-SUPER-MARE (BS24 9AX)

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 17 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 July 2025


Summary

Supporting the Engineering and production team in the day-to-day operations by carrying out basic engineering tasks. The apprenticeship will provide hands-on training in a manufacturing and workshop environment alongside structured learning through Weston College, working towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification .

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
4 days a week, 9.00am - 4:30pm. 30 minute lunch break.

30 hours a week

Start date

Friday 19 September 2025

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

  • Assist with fabrication and assembly of trailer frames, panels and structures using hand and power tools
  • Learn to install internal fixtures and fittings including counters,sinks , gas and electrical systems under supervision
  • Support the cutting, drilling and fitting of materials such as metal sheeting, wood and insulation
  • Prepare materials and work areas according to production schedules
  • Following Engineering drawings , layout plans and verbal instructions accurately
  • Carry out quality checks and report defects or issues to team leads

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
CRESLANDS
OLDMIXON CRESCENT
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
BS24 9AX

Training

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

College or training organisation

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

  • You will be pursuing a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard as Engineering Operative, through Weston College
  • As part of this program, you will attend Weston College as instructed, for workshops
  • An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship
  • At the conclusion of your programme, your qualification will be assessed through an Apprenticeship Assessment

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C+)
  • Maths (grade 4/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
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this company

At Tudor Trailers, we build and convert custom high-quality food catering trailers for street vendors, events and businesses across the UK

http://www.tudortrailers.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to move into a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship or full-time engineering role upon successful completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Weston College Apprenticeships Team

apprenticeships@weston.ac.uk

01934411594

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329790.

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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 17 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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