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Foundation Engineering Apprenticeship

EPARK ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LTD

ROOKSBRIDGE (BS26 2UG)

Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 July 2026

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Summary

Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.

Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.

If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:

  • have an EHC plan
  • are in care or have been in care
  • are in prison or have been in prison

Epark Engineering is offering an apprenticeship for someone looking to start a career in engineering. You'll learn to operate and maintain CNC abrasive water jet machines, assist with machine set-up and repairs. We manufacture products including EV charging posts, campervan seating and rugby scrum machines.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

8 months

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

You will support the operation of CNC abrasive water jet profiling machines while developing the skills and knowledge needed for a career in engineering and manufacturing. Duties will include:

  • Assisting with the programming, loading and operation of CNC abrasive water jet machines to produce customer orders.
  • Checking finished parts for quality and accuracy, preparing job packs, and updating production schedules and records.
  • Learning to use Omax software, checking material stock levels, and nesting jobs onto materials efficiently.
  • Supporting machine maintenance, basic fault finding, and the operation of associated equipment, including the rumbling machine.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment, including waste disposal and housekeeping duties.
  • Following Health and Safety procedures, participating in risk assessments, and supporting the wider team with additional tasks as required.

This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in machine operation, production planning, quality control and maintenance within a busy metal fabrication environment.

Where you'll work

BLACKCOMB WORKS
MENDIP INDUS
MENDIP ROAD
ROOKSBRIDGE
BS26 2UG

Training

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

Training provider

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.

Other requirements

Rooksbridge is rural, there is no public transport. Please consider how you would travel to this location.

About this employer

Epark Engineering is a successful, small fabrication company based in Rooksbridge Somerset (BS26 2UG) specialising in the manufacture of a wide variety of metal products.  This includes bespoke EV Charging infrastructure or world class rugby training equipment, we have the expertise, technology and can do attitude to design and manufacture high quality products that meet exact customer requirements.

http://www.eparkengineering.co.uk (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).

On successful completion of the course, the role holder may be offered a full time role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042364.

Apply now

Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.

If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:

  • have an EHC plan
  • are in care or have been in care
  • are in prison or have been in prison

Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 11:59pm)