Engineering Operative Apprentice
RHINOX GROUP LTD
YORK (YO43 4TW)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 February 2026
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Summary
Rhinox offers a hands-on Engineering Operative Apprenticeship, gaining skills in welding, paint spraying, stock control and manufacturing. Join the UK’s fastest-growing supplier of excavator and telehandler attachments and start your engineering career.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, start times and shifts to be confirmed at interview.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 26 February 2026
- 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
You will:
- Assist with stock ordering and inventory control
- Learn welding and fabrication techniques
- Carry out paint spraying and surface preparation
- Maintain accurate stock levels and materials tracking
- Prepare and organise tools, machinery, and workspace
- Follow strict health and safety practices
- Contribute to the smooth running of the production workflow
- Learn engineering workshop practices
- Learn how to safely use tools and equipment
- Understand work instructions and engineering drawings
- Problem solve working in a manufacturing environment
Work towards completing the Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification.
Where you'll work
SMALLWOLD FARM
NORTH NEWBALD
YORK
YO43 4TW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
Training will take place on a day release basis at Hull Training's Engineering Centre, Danepark Road, Hull, HU6 9DX
More training information
Rhinox will further invest in your development by offering abrasive wheels training, a forklift licence, and first aid training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3 or D)
- Maths (grade 3 or D)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Applicant must attend Hull Training's initial assessment and interview process in order to be considered for shortlisting by the company. Invites to these sessions will be sent from Hull Training via email to the email address you have used to apply for this vacancy.
This company is based in a remote location so it is essential that applicants have access to their own mode of transport to travel to work.
About this employer
Rhinox is the UK’s fastest‑growing manufacturer and supplier of high‑quality buckets, attachments, and quick hitches for mini diggers, excavators, and telehandlers.
With over 30 years of industry expertise, we’ve built a reputation for engineering excellence, precision manufacturing, and exceptional customer service. We support a wide range of sectors, including construction, agriculture, utilities, landscaping, plant hire, and more.
Based in East Yorkshire, we ship across the globe — with our core markets in the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to begin a career within a rapidly expanding engineering and manufacturing business.
After this apprenticeship
- Full-time employment will be offered upon completion of the apprenticeship providing the successful candidate performs to the required standard
- There are also progression opportunities within the company once the apprenticeship has been acheived
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013718.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)