Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
BOWMAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
ABINGDON (OX14 1DZ)
Closes in 14 days (Saturday 2 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 July 2025
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Summary
Working at our busy headquarters in Abingdon the successful candidate will experience a number of engineering disciplines. As part of a small engineering team you will be involved in activities such as production of parts in our machine shop, computer aided inspection of in-house and supplied parts, assembly operations and component testing.
- Wage
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£20,800 a year
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Annual pay review – October Profit related bonus scheme payable in November
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- 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
- Machining components on manual & CNC equipment
- Inspection of parts using CMM technology and a range of other equipment
- Setting, operating and recording results from bearing test equipment
- Computer aided design
Where you'll work
UNIT 10
ISIS COURT
WYNDYKE FURLONG
ABINGDON
OX14 1DZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
Duration:
13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Day release during term time (approximately 2 days a week for 1 year)
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
- Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
- Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Practical assessment
- Professional discussion
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Reliable
- Dexterous
Other requirements
You will be working with a range of machine tools and mechanical equipment.
About this employer
Manufacturer and distributor of bearings and associated components. Head office in Abingdon with branches in Birmingham, Leicester & Ohio, USA
http://www.bowman.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
20 days annual leave, plus 3 or 4 days for Christmas break, plus statutory bank holidays.
After this apprenticeship
Progression is possible into various roles such as technical sales, design, production engineering etc.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
The Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235 216216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331675.
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Closes in 14 days (Saturday 2 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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