Engineering Apprenticeship
Abwood Machine Tools
KENT (CT19 5SG)
Closes in 3 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 September 2025
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Summary
Abwood Machine Tools have recently relocated to the Folkestone area; they have an exciting opportunity for two Engineering Operative Apprentices to join their growing team.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00 (30-minute lunch break)
Friday: 07:00 - 12:00
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Assist qualified engineers and technicians with routine engineering tasks and projects
- Learn and apply core engineering skills such as machining, fitting, assembly, maintenance, or fabrication (depending on business area)
- Follow technical drawings, instructions, and specifications accurately
- Carry out basic fault finding, testing, and quality checks under supervision
- Safely operate tools, equipment, and machinery as trained
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment in line with health and safety procedures
- Complete apprenticeship training requirements, including attending college/workshops, completing assignments, and keeping logbooks updated
- Work as part of a team, contributing to problem solving and continuous improvement
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and values at all times
Where you'll work
UNITS B2-B6 BARNFIELD BUSINESS PARK
BARNFIELD ROAD
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT19 5SG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EKC GROUP
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
- Engineering Operative Level 2
- One day per week at Dover College
- Functional skills if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
Abwood Machine Tools dates back to a partnership formed by two brothers in the 1920’s in the London suburb of Abbey Wood. Primarily involved with general engineering the business focus turned towards work holding equipment and machine tool manufacture during the 1950’s. Rapid growth in the manufacturing sector prompted a move to a new factory located in Dartford where high volume production of machine tool vices and surface grinders continued up until a steady decline during the 1980’s which prompted a relocation to a smaller manufacturing facility. During the peak, Abwood Machine Tools produced a variety of models with special emphasise on rotary table surface grinders for the bearing industry and creep feed grinders for the glass industry.
After this apprenticeship
Potential full-time position.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EKC GROUP
Hope Smith
hope.smith@eastkent.ac.uk
01227811315
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339044.
Apply now
Closes in 3 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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