Apprentice Production Operative

BIRMINGHAM PROTOTYPES LTD

ENGLAND (B38 8SE)

Closes in 20 days (Monday 8 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 August 2025

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Summary

BPL Engineering Group Ltd is seeking an Apprentice Fitter to join their team. As an apprentice, you will receive hands-on training with equipment such as presses, laser cutters, welding tools, and hand tools. You will learn how to read technical drawings, follow quality standards, and assist in the production of precision sheet metal components.

Wage

£17,631.25 a year

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7.00am - 4.00pm.

38 hours 45 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 27 October 2025

Duration

3 years

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

In this role, you will set up and operate mechanical and hydraulic presses, use laser cutting equipment, perform basic welding, and work from engineering drawings to produce precision sheet metal components. 

Daily tasks: 

  • Operating mechanical and hydraulic presses
  • Welding under supervision (MIG/TIG/Spot)
  • Safely use hand tools for cutting, finishing and assembly work
  • Work from engineer drawings, inspecting parts to quality standards
  • Maintaining a safe and tidy work space and supporting production activities
  • Assisting in setting up machines
  • Supporting larder production runs
  • Complete training on new processes or tools
  • Contribute ideas for improving quality and efficiency

Where you'll work

5 CATESBY PARK
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
ENGLAND
B38 8SE

Training

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

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Training schedule

This is a Level 3 Fitter apprenticeship, delivered over a 33 month period.

The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, 2 and a half days per week for the first 20 months.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 9-4 minimum)

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

Skills

  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Candidate should have a genuine interest in engineering, quality control and manufacturing. Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills. A proactive approach with a willingness to learn industry tools and processes, the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Good communication and documentation skills. Candidate must hold a full UK driving licence.

About this employer

BPL is a team of highly skilled engineers with diverse industry knowledge, we are family-run with a long established management team. At the core of our business is a passion for engineering and manufacturing underpinned by our values of; honesty, integrity and commitment. Many of our customers are long-established and testify to our strengths as an integral supplier. Established in 2004, BPL has experienced continued growth, with 4 factory moves along the way. Much of this growth is founded on the widely regarded reputation for delivering complex body-in-white products, particularly pressings and bracketry. Being front end in new product development we work with many new materials and processes, as such we continually invest in latest technology equipment as we aim to produce in a more economic, efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

https://www.bpl-group.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There will be opportunities for future career progression within the company, into a fully qualified operative position with opportunities to specialise in CNC operation, advanced welding, or fabrication.

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 VAC1000337694.

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Closes in 20 days (Monday 8 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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