Engineering Operative Apprentice - L2

Reckitt

Derby (DE24 9GG)

Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026

Posted on 13 July 2026

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Summary

Reckitt is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Operations Engineering Apprentice to join its Nottingham site. This Level 2 apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while working towards a recognised engineering qualification.

Wage

£21,071 a year

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The location is in Beeston 

D95 - Factory, Thane Road, Nottingham, NG90 2DB

 

Holiday allowance is 25 days plus bank holidays rather than the statutory minimum of 20 days plus bank holidays.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Shift Pattern: 6.00am - 2.00pm. 2.00pm - 10.00pm. 10.00pm - 6.00am. 6.00am - 6.00pm . Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 12 October 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

Reckitt is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Operations Engineering Apprentice to join its Nottingham site. This Level 2 apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while working towards a recognised engineering qualification.

The apprentice will support the engineering and operations teams in maintaining and improving production equipment, ensuring efficiency, safety, and product quality. You will learn how to diagnose faults, carry out basic maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in engineering, a willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude. Reckitt will provide structured training, mentorship, and the chance to build a solid foundation for a long-term career in engineering within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the maintenance, repair, and continuous operation of manufacturing equipment
  • Assist in diagnosing faults and carrying out basic engineering repairs under supervision
  • Learn and apply health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
  • Participate in preventative maintenance activities to minimise downtime
  • Work with the engineering team to improve production processes and efficiency
  • Help monitor equipment performance and report any issues
    Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities
  • Maintain accurate records of work carried out and update systems as required
  • Work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams
  • Attend training sessions and college as part of the apprenticeship program

Where you'll work

Sinfin Lane
Derby
DE24 9GG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Level 2 Engineering Operative
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0537-v1-5
 
Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at our Engineering and Electrical center and our Ruddington campus. Facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and Industry.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, maths & a science subject (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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

The applicants must be able to travel to the workplace and college according to working hours and show a commitment to learn and to attend college on a day release basis.

About this employer

The Reckitt purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Here on the Nottingham site we manufacture, pack and distribute products to a global market including, Nurofen, Strepsils (Mucinex – a product not sold in the UK), and Optrex. There are circa 800 employees on site here at Nottingham and we operate on a shift working basis in a GMP (good manufacturing practice) environment which is highly regulated.

https://www.reckitt.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

A permanent role may be offered at the end of and successful completion of the Apprenticeship Programme.

Roles could include: 

  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Shift Technician
  • Asset Care Technician
  • C&I Technician
  • Site Services Technician

Our apprenticeship programme is designed to enable us to recruit to a career path and to a specific end role. 

Details of career paths and options will be shared with each apprentice by the company mentor.

For applicants with the right attitude the opportunities are real.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Nottingham College Apprenticeship Team

business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

0115 9457260

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042082.

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Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026