Engineering Operative Apprentice
INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS LIMITED
Doncaster (DN6 8DE)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 7 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2025
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Summary
Based at our Carcroft site, the successful candidate will support the maintenance, servicing, and repair of a range of powered access equipment, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
- Wage
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£15,195.44 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 21 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
This apprenticeship is designed to develop skills and knowledge in
the engineering sector, specifically within the powered access
industry. Working alongside experienced engineers with industry-recognised qualifications you'll be hands-on from day one, receiving real responsibility in a supportive environment, whilst gaining experience in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and also learning to diagnose faults and ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
We are small close-knit team where you’ll be an essential member
from the outset, contributing to real projects and making an impact to
our day-to-day business.
We are looking for someone with good communication skills and a
willingness to learn with a keen interest in engineering and problem
solving. A proactive approach and strong work ethic is essential to
this job to keep everything running smoothly and safely.
This is more than just an apprenticeship, it’s a launchpad into a
growing industry that needs the next generation of skilled engineers.
If you're ready to learn, get stuck in, and build a career with real
momentum, we want to hear from you.
The duties and responsibilities involved in this role will involve:
- Moving and operating machines - boom lifts & scissor
lifts - Helping & learning from the engineers how to maintain/
service & inspect the machines that come to us for sale or
major repairs - Fault Diagnosing
- Preparing machines to go the customer from sale.
- Learning industry safety standards to ensure machines are in good working condition and safe for use.
- Managing stock in the warehouse, ensuring it is kept tidy and organised
- Replacement part finding
- Fitting replacement parts- i.e wheels & batteries etc
Where you'll work
Unit 4 Askern Road
Carcroft
Doncaster
DN6 8DE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.
Day release
You will undertake The Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship
standard.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeshipstandards/engineering-operative-v1-0
You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry
qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and
experience.
More training information
We will provide additional training and certification for operating and moving the machinery- IPAF 3a & 3b.
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. You will be asked about this when we contact you to arrange a pre-screening Interview. A YES ANSWER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION.
About this employer
International Platforms Ltd is a family run business with 6 employees. We are a specialist company in the powered access / aerial work platform (MEWP) sector. We are experts at buying & Selling New & Used Equipment: such as access platforms, truck-mounted platforms, spider lifts etc. all over the world.
https://www.internationalplatforms.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to further
development or full-time employment for the right candidate.
Following further training and experience there could be the option
for manufacturers training courses and industry recognised
certifications for LOLER.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Anna Phoenix
Anna.Phoenix@don.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345447.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Friday 7 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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