Level 2 - Sheet Metal Engineering Apprenticeship

ADVANCED SHEET METAL ENGINEERING LTD

HIGH WYCOMBE (HP13 5SH)

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 September 2026

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Summary

As an apprentice, you will work with qualified Sheet Metal Engineers on all principles throughout the apprenticeship. This will involve learning on the job and gaining experience whilst being supervised and monitored by trained and qualified Sheet Metal Engineers. 

• Wage:

  £17,680 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Salary will increase on successful completion of apprenticeship

• Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
• Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm (30min lunch break)

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 20 October 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 3 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

As an apprentice, you will work with qualified Sheet Metal Engineers on all principles throughout the apprenticeship. This will involve learning on the job and gaining experience whilst being supervised and monitored by trained and qualified Sheet Metal Engineers. The apprentice will assist engineers to complete certain tasks and will be given the opportunity to also complete work whilst supervised. Training will include:

• Manual machine set up and operate such operations as Drilling, Tapping, Reaming and Graining
• CNC Machine set up and operate such operations as Cutting, Bending, Punching and Insert installation
• CNC Programming by creating precise digital instructions that tell computer‑controlled machines how to cut, shape, and manufacture components with accuracy and repeatability
• Welding training in disciplines such as, Spot welding and Stud welding, including MIG and TIG welding

During your apprenticeship, you will be placed on an NVQ training course to become a fully qualified Fine Limit Sheet Metal Engineer. We are invested in continuous career development throughout your employment and a keen interest in engineering is crucial for this role. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will achieve a nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship qualification.

Where you'll work

UNIT 4
LISLE ROAD
HIGH WYCOMBE
HP13 5SH

Training

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

Training provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
• Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
• Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
• Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
• Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
• Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
• Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
• Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
• Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
• Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
• Mount and set the required workholding devices
• Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
• Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
• Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
• Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
• Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
• Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
• Produce components which meet the specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
• Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
• Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
• Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
• Plan the technical support operation before they start
• Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
• Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation

Training schedule

As well as gaining a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, you will gain academic and vocational qualifications such as the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will also achieve Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills), as well as a Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) through a virtual classroom environment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English language (grade 3)
• Maths (grade 3)
• Science (or STEM based subject) (grade 3)

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
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

Selection process

We encourage applicants to apply early due to the high level of interest. If you haven't heard back by the 20th October 2026, we regret to inform you that you were not selected this time.

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY:

Train’d Up will work to remove any barriers which might deter people from applying to Train’d Up, either as staff or learner / customers. Train’d Up aims to provide an inclusive environment which values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and learner / customers are respected to assist them in reaching their full potential.

About this employer

With over 30 years of specialist experience, Advanced Sheet Metal Engineering has built a strong reputation as a leader in the production of precision sheet metal solutions. Since opening its doors in 1992, the company has remained committed to combining traditional values—quality, service, and craftsmanship—with modern innovation, automation, and advanced engineering practices.

 

From day one, the company’s mission has been simple: to be the best and to provide the best service possible. To fulfil this vision, Advanced Sheet Metal has continually reinvested in state‑of‑the‑art machinery, leading‑edge technology, and the ongoing development of its people. This strategic commitment ensures exceptional levels of quality, reliability, repeatability, and competitive pricing, giving customers complete confidence in every project delivered.

 

As a fully certified ISO 9001:2015 organisation through BM TRADA, Advanced Sheet Metal maintains rigorous quality management standards across every area of the business. This accreditation underlines the company’s dedication to excellence and supports its long‑standing partnerships with clients across a wide range of sectors.

Company benefits

• 28 days annual leave
• Pension
• Access to full company benefits package

 

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 your apprenticeship, you can expect progression to Sheet Metal Engineer. 

Further to this, you can work towards a team leader, supervisor or manager role. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Train'd Up recruitment team

recruitment@traindup.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055339.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)