Engineering Operative Apprentice

LAWRENCE DAVID LIMITED

Peterborough (PE2 7LB)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 19 December 2025)

Posted on 26 November 2025

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Summary

Lawrence David Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of commercial trailers and rigid bodies for the transportation industry. The team are looking to recruit an Engineering Operative Apprentice.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Occasionally you will have to work some Saturdays when applicable.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday-Friday (08:00-16:00).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 January 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in setting up and operating engineering equipment and machinery.
  • Follow technical instructions, engineering drawings, and specifications.
  • Prepare work areas and materials for engineering tasks.
  • Carry out routine maintenance and basic fault diagnosis.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Accurately complete documentation and records.
  • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Where you'll work

Lawrence David Ltd, Woodston Point, Shrewsbury Avenue
Peterborough
PE2 7LB

Training

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

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • The learner will be studying the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
  • Day release to West Suffolk College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Organisation skills
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role is workshop-based and requires manual handling efforts with long periods of physical exertion.

About this employer

Lawrence David Ltd is a UK based manufacturer of commercial trailers and rigid bodies for the transportation industry. The company was founded in 1973 and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wielton Group, a Polish manufacturer.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, apprentices may progress to: 

  • Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3). 
  • CNC Machinist. 
  • Maintenance Technician.
  • Fabricator or Fitter roles.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002517.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 19 December 2025)

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