General Engineering Level 2 Apprentice

BONIFACE ENGINEERING LTD

Thetford (IP24 1HZ)

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

Posted on 26 June 2026


Summary

Boniface Engineering is a manufacturer of recovery vehicles, supplying customers worldwide. The team is looking to recruit a General Engineering Level 2 Apprentice.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday-Friday (7:30am-16:00pm).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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

Main roles and responsibilities:

  • Working within a manufacturing environment.
  • Working on sheet metal, both stainless and aluminium at varying thicknesses. 
  • Cutting bending and welding varying materials to be fitted onto builds for customers. 
  • Learning new welding and manufacturing techniques. 
  • Moving around the departments within the company working on thicker materials and more complex welds, and the preparation of chassis ready for equipment to be mounted.
  • Gaining a basic knowledge of hydraulic systems.
  • Working with a full range of hand tools and learning how to follow engineering drawings. 

Where you'll work

Boniface Engineering LTD, Howlett Way, Fison Way Industrial Estate
Thetford
IP24 1HZ

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)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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 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
  • Problem solving skills

Other requirements

The workshops will be noisy and busy environments.

About this employer

Boniface Engineering is a manufacturer of recovery vehicles supplying customers worldwide. The company operates across five sites, all within walking distance of each other on the same industrial estate. It has a strong team ethos, with many employees having worked for the company for over 20 years.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the offer of a full-time role would be considered dependent on performance throughout the apprenticeship period.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Sam Ridgeon

sam.ridgeon@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

01284 412350

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039508.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.