Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship

SATAIR UK LIMITED

FELTHAM (TW14 0TH)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 17 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 October 2025

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Summary

Build a rewarding career in engineering with this Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship. Develop practical skills, gain industry experience, and earn while you learn—an excellent first step into a successful future in the engineering sector.

Wage

£18,500 a year

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
37.5 hours per week (30 min break unpaid) and will be working on shifts that could be: Early shift: 6.00am-2.00pm, Day shift: 8.00am-4.00pm, Late shift: 11.00am-7.00pm. Within this time, the apprentice will be entitled to 1 day/week to complete their studies.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 3 November 2025

Duration

1 year 4 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

  • Assisting the certified technicians in preparing and carrying out the overhaul, test and other servicing activities for batteries
  • Dealing with our logistic department reception into the battery workshop and the on-time delivery of orders to our customers
  • Preparing and organising battery certificates and other customer documentation
  • Supporting battery scrapping and recycling process in line with our sustainability objectives
  • Supporting the team in resolving any potential battery repair customer claim
  • House keeping procedures for the workshop (Quarantine, Tooling and equipment)

Where you'll work

UNIT 3
SPACE WAYE
FELTHAM
TW14 0TH

Training

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

Training provider

HIGH RIDGE TRAINING

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

You’ll gain hands-on experience by spending around 80% of your time in the workplace, learning alongside experienced colleagues. The remaining 20% will be dedicated to workshops, online learning, and assignments, giving you the knowledge and skills to succeed in your career.

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Computer literate
  • Knowledge of Excel
  • Google environment knowledge
  • Own initiative
  • Works well under pressure
  • Must be decisive
  • Accurate and Dependable
  • Excellent communication
  • Clear spoken English
  • Flexible team player
  • Supportive and Collaborative
  • Follows procedures
  • Follows instructions
  • Health & Safety awareness
  • Punctual with good attendance
  • Self-motivated
  • Eagerness to learn
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Passion for aerospace industry

Other requirements

Important Application Information All applicants must be able to provide a valid DBS check and 5 years of employment history. For apprentices, acceptable references include: A reference from a previous job A letter from your school/college HMRC records (if you were in receipt of benefits or working part-time) A letter from parents confirming you were living at home and supported financially Please note: unexplained gaps of more than 28 days cannot be accepted.

About this employer

Satair UK is part of the Satair Group (an Airbus Services Company) with more than 1100 employees globally in more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, please check out this YouTube video of the company below.

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Company benefits

25 days holidays Pension contribution

After this apprenticeship

Our last two apprentices went on to secure permanent roles, and we see this technician apprenticeship as the pathway to shaping the future of our team. You’ll gain skills that open doors to exciting opportunities, with real potential to grow into leadership roles such as Team Leader or Workshop Manager. Join us, and your career could continue to thrive with us long after your apprenticeship ends.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HIGH RIDGE TRAINING

Sheena May

sheena.adobas@highridgetraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344709.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 17 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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