Engineering Operator Apprentice

Snap Inc

Abingdon (OX14 4SD)

Closes on Thursday 28 August 2025

Posted on 25 July 2025

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Summary

The Apprentice will learn to safely and efficiently operate various machinery and equipment in our manufacturing facility. This apprenticeship offers hands-on training and mentorship, preparing for a successful career as a skilled operator. This role will be very hands on, with the majority of your time spent within our new cleanroom environment.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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£20,000 to £25,000 depending on demonstrated capability at interview Pension plan: Employer contribution - 5% Employee contribution - 5%* Allowances: Phone allowance – £86 per month Wellness - £180 reimbursable per quarter

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

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

  • Learn how to process material to the required production plan, quality standards and to the applied standard operating procedures 
  • Learn and adhere to all safety regulations and company policies
  • Assist experienced operators in setting up, operating, and monitoring machinery
  • Perform routine checks and minor maintenance on equipment
  • Monitor production processes to ensure quality and efficiency
  • Report any equipment malfunctions or production issues to supervisors
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area
  • Participate in all required training and educational programs
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing process

Where you'll work

161 Brook Drive
Milton Park, Milton
Abingdon
OX14 4SD

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:

English and maths (grade A* to C / Level 9 -4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths or sciences (grade A* to E)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Safety conscious

Other requirements

This position will involve working in a cleanroom environment. Before the interview it’s highly recommended that you do some background research into what working in a cleanroom environment looks like.

About this employer

You will be joining the Spectacles team at Snap inc. The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

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Company benefits

Life, income and critical illness insurances Private medical and Bupa care Commuter Assistance Program Paid time off: Vacation – 25 days Sick Leave - 10 days Floating Holiday -1 day Catered lunch: Free catered hot meal

After this apprenticeship

This programme offers pathways to various Engineering positions, such as:

  • Production Engineering
  • Maintenance Engineering
  • Operational roles within manufacturing

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Imogen

apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

01235 216216

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333546.

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Closes on Thursday 28 August 2025

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