Engineering Operative Manufacturing apprentice

THE BIG ORCHARD LIMITED

WAKEFIELD (WF1 1TT)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 August 2025

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Summary

A hands-on, factory based role where you will become proficient in hand tools and basic machine tools. Working under a small team you will learn: Electronics, furniture construction, welding & steel fab, basic CNC machining, 3D printing, material handling, stock logistics.

Wage

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

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 1.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

1 year 11 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

On a day-to day basis you would be responsible for tasks such as:

  • Sub-assembly production
  • Building finished product such as drawing board, plan chests and light boxes
  • Prepping and cleaning materials and parts
  • Assisting team members with lifting /carrying
  • Loading/off-loading vans
  • General cleaning/organising work area
  • Packing and strapping of finished goods
  • Assisting in off-site installations

The factory environment is dynamic, changing to meet the needs of production on a weekly basis. You would be in the heart of this environment and expected to contribute a positive, 'can-do' attitude to a range of tasks as required.

You will be guided and instructed on all tasks by experienced team members.

Where you'll work

1 UNION SQUARE
WAKEFIELD
WF1 1TT

Training

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

Training provider

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

We manufacture light boxes, plan chests and drawing boards. These are a mix of standard and custom products that we ship across the world. We have our own welding fab shop alongside a furniture production workshop and technical production area where we make high quality drawing equipment and light boxes for use in Educational and Commercial sectors.

http://www.thebigorchard.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • If you are interested in working in a quirky yet traditional factory, making niche and interesting products with a mix of old and new manufacturing techniques, then we are prepared to invest time and effort in you
  • This role could lead to a permanent role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP

Matthew Tindall

matthew@thebigorchard.com

01924 291333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336465.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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