Multi-Skilled Engineering Operative Apprentice
Thumbs Up (Bury) Limited
Greater Manchester (BL9 9UT)
Closes in 26 days (Monday 15 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 November 2025
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Summary
Join Thumbs Up in Bury as a Multi-Skilled Engineering Operative Apprentice and learn a variety of practical skills in fitting, machining, welding, and maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in engineering while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£18,018 a year
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£9 per hour
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, approx. 37-40 hours per week (exact hours to be confirmed).
4 days at Rochdale Training Centre.
1-day at Thumbs Up
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 16 December 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
As an Engineering Operative Apprentice at Thumbs Up, you will develop a broad range of engineering skills to support the company’s production and maintenance activities. You’ll receive full training and mentoring to help you build confidence and competence in a professional workshop setting.
Your main duties will include:
- Assisting with the fitting and assembly of mechanical components and equipment
- Supporting with machining operations using lathes, milling machines and other tools
- Learning and applying welding and fabrication techniques safely and accurately
- Helping with the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
- Measuring, marking out, and preparing materials for production
- Ensuring work is completed to the required quality and safety standards
- Keeping your work area clean, organised, and compliant with health & safety rules
This is a hands-on, varied role ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, practical work and learning how things are made and maintained.
Where you'll work
Greenfields
Dumers Lane
Bury
Greater Manchester
BL9 9UT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training delivered in partnership with Rochdale Training through a combination of workplace learning and off-the-job training
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
Other requirements
· This is a workshop-based role requiring manual work and standing for long periods. · You will be expected to wear PPE and adhere to strict health & safety standards. · The work can be physically demanding but highly rewarding for those who enjoy hands-on learning. This is the first stage of your application process. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited in for a screening interview at Rochdale Training. You will be sent a link to book onto one of our screening sessions. If you have not heard from Rochdale Training within 3 working days of submitting your application, please reach out to the named contact on this vacancy.
About this employer
Thumbs Up is an established and respected engineering and manufacturing company based in Bury. The business is committed to producing high-quality components and assemblies for a variety of industries. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to develop hands-on engineering skills in Fitting, Machining, Welding, and Maintenance. You’ll be learning directly from skilled engineers, gaining practical experience in a busy and supportive workshop environment.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may progress into a full-time role as a Fitter, Machinist, Welder or Maintenance Engineer at Thumbs Up, with opportunities to complete further technical training or higher-level engineering apprenticeships.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000001389.
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Closes in 26 days (Monday 15 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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