Apprentice Assembly Engineering Operator
FURNITUBES INTERNATIONAL LTD
SITTINGBOURNE (ME10 2PH)
Closes in 21 days (Monday 9 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 February 2026
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity to work under the supervision of our long term and extremely experienced assembly team, the Apprentice Assembly Engineering Operative will be responsible for assisting with the preparation, assembly and quality control of Furnitubes’ finished products.
- Wage
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£15,704 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 to Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 March 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
Responsibilities:
- Read and comprehend drawings instructions and follow established procedures
- Collect all material and equipment needed to begin the process
- Take precision measurements to ensure perfect fit of components for assembly
- Select or modify components according to measurements and specifications
- Treat and / or seal wood components if required
- Align material and put together parts to build more complex units
- Check output to ensure highest quality
- Maintain equipment in good condition
- Maintaining appropriate systems with complete, accurate and timely data. This includes, for example, using the ERP system (currently MIE Trak) to monitor jobs, and updating quality records with information and photos
- Report on issues, malfunction or defective parts
- Working proactively with other departments
- Actively demonstrating Furnitubes’ Core Values and ensuring these are always projected when dealing with all internal and external stakeholders
Where you'll work
21 TRIBUNE DRIVE
SITTINGBOURNE
ME10 2PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EKC GROUP
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- Engineering Operator Level 2 Apprenticeship
- Workshops delivered one day a week at Ashford College
- Trainer visits to the workplace once every 6-8 weeks
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
Furnitubes is a small, lean and ambitious British company. It is at the leading edge of designing and manufacturing street furniture that combines form, function, durability and sustainability.
Furnitubes is a company that is strongly based on values. Our core values are: • Long-term thinking – striving to leave a positive and sustainable legacy. Design led – form, function and balance with innovation and inspiration. Caring – team, customers and the environment. Open minded – curiosity and diversity of thought and the courage to adapt.
We apply these values to everything we do and expect our colleagues to reflect them in the way they work and how they interact with people both internally and externally. As a result, Furnitubes working environment is professional, open, collaborative, fun and
energetic.
After this apprenticeship
- Could lead to progression and a permenant role within the company
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EKC GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014073.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Monday 9 March 2026 at 11:59pm)