Apprentice Engineering Operative
The Preparation Group
LINCOLN (LN2 4JB)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 July 2026
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Summary
Join a busy floor preparation company in Lincoln as part of the production team. You will assist with manufacturing equipment to production schedules, technical drawings and quality standards, as well as helping with packing, storage and dispatch of finished products while developing valuable engineering skills.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Wage will be reviewed after 6 months.
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, with 30 minutes lunch break.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 11 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
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Complete tasks as directed by the Production/Workshop Manager.
- Assist in the scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance of a range of machinery.
- Assist in conducting inspections, testing, and equipment commissioning.
- Accurately complete service documentation and records.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
- Support Health and safety procedures within working environment.
Where you'll work
PREPARATION HOUSE
DEACON ROAD
LINCOLN
LN2 4JB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Level 2 Engineering Operative (Mech pathway).
- The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
- This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln College, one day a week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.
More training information
Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0537-v1-5
Requirements
Essential 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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Working with heavy machinery.
About this employer
We are the one-stop shop for floor preparation equipment and services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers. From surface preparation and removal to profiling substrates and concrete polishing, we provide high-quality machines for sale and hire, as well as essential consumables and spare parts for both our own equipment and other leading brands. Additionally, our expert support, technical advice, training, and fleet management services ensure that our customers receive everything they need to complete their projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once qualified there will be the opportunity to become Junior Workshop Technician leading to Workshop Technician.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Kateryna Shevchenko
apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042606.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11:59pm)