L2 Engineering Apprenticeship
PREMAX ENGINEERING LTD
WEST BROMWICH (B70 0NU)
Closes in 17 days (Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 July 2026
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Summary
Due to continued growth in our industry we at Premax Engineering Ltd. are increasing our team and have the opportunity to offer training and support for a new apprenticeship.
This is a hands-on role and offers great prospects and a valued insight into manufacturing at a core level.
- Wage
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£16,224 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 - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:30 and early finish Friday at 12:30. Unpaid lunch break between 13:00 - 13:30. College hours will vary slightly within these hours.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
As part of our team you will be amongst other things:
- Operating CNC machinery
- Understanding about inspection of machined parts
- Learning about various materials and processes
- Completing hands on final operations like parts cleaning and de-burring
- General housekeeping duties like ensuring machines and surrounding areas are kept clean, tidy, and safe
- Stock checking, light assembly, and preparing parts for dispatch
- Formal college learning with a recognised certificate after successful completion
Where you'll work
UNIT 8
SWAN LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
SWAN LANE
WEST BROMWICH
B70 0NU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SANDWELL COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
The working week consists of 4 days on site and 1 day at technical college
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Math (grade 4)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Originally trading as Carvell Tools the company was purchased in 1968 and renamed as Premax Engineering Limited and over many years have built a sound reputation for quality precision machined parts. Premax Engineering can carry out complete manufacture of most components to include processes such as heat treatment, gear cutting, surface treatments and many more through a network of suppliers built up in over 40 years of trading. Premax Engineering prides itself in the quality of its work. This is supported by a computerised production control system and in-house inspection of all items.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- For the right candidate to progress as a full-time employee
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SANDWELL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041897.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:59pm)