Paintshop Operative Apprentice

LAWRENCE DAVID LIMITED

Peterborough (PE2 7LB)

Closes in 11 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 (8:00am-16:00pm)

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:

  • Prepare surfaces for painting including sanding, masking, and cleaning
  • Mix and apply paints, primers, and coatings using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Operate spray booths and other paintshop equipment safely and efficiently
  • Inspect painted items for quality and finish, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with health and safety regulations.
  • Follow work instructions, job cards, and technical specifications
  • Record work completed and report any issues or defects to supervisors
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the paintshop

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

The roles are workshop based and require 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

The opportunity of a full-time role and future training as required by the business may be offered on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002518.

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Closes in 11 days (Friday 19 December 2025)

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