Apprentice Industrial Door Engineer – Alliance Door Engineering Ltd

ALLIANCE DOOR ENGINEERING LTD

Wigan (WN3 6PH)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 October 2026

---

Summary

Love working with your hands and figuring out how things work? Kick-start your engineering career with Alliance Door Engineering Ltd! Earn while you learn, travel across the UK and gain hands-on experience alongside skilled engineers. No experience needed – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

• Wage:

  £20,800 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Starting pay of £10 per hour, above the National Minimum Apprenticeship Wage. The applicable statutory minimum wage will be paid where higher.

• Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
• Hours: Working hours will vary depending on customer site locations, with early starts, occasional late finishes and overtime required when necessary. Nationwide travel is involved, with collection from an agreed pickup point.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 21 November 2026

• Duration:

  1 year

• 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

Forget sitting behind a desk all day! If you enjoy practical challenges, working with tools and learning new skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As an Apprentice Industrial Door Engineer, you'll become part of a friendly, experienced engineering team, travelling to different customer sites and learning how to install, maintain and repair the industrial doors and shutters used by businesses across the country.

No two days will be the same! One day you could be helping install a huge industrial roller shutter, and the next you could be learning how to diagnose and repair a mechanical or electrical fault.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Get hands-on: Help experienced engineers install, service and repair industrial doors, roller shutters, fire shutters and high-speed doors
• Become a problem-solver: Learn how to identify faults, investigate problems and help get equipment working again
• Learn to use tools: Develop confidence using hand tools, power tools and specialist engineering equipment safely
• Understand how things work: Learn about mechanical and electrical components and how different door systems operate
• Build your technical skills: Learn to read engineering drawings, take measurements and follow technical instructions
• Explore new places: Travel to customer sites across the UK and experience different working environments
• Work as a team: Support experienced engineers, share ideas and build your confidence
• Put safety first: Learn essential health and safety skills and how to work safely in engineering environments
• Keep things organised: Help prepare equipment, maintain tidy work areas and complete basic job records

You'll receive plenty of guidance and support, gradually building the confidence and skills to take on more responsibility.

The best part? You don't need previous engineering experience! If you're motivated, enjoy practical work and are ready to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Where you'll work

Units ABC 10 Stephens Way
Warrington Road Ind Est
Wigan
WN3 6PH

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

What training will the apprentice take?
You'll work towards a recognised Level 2 engineering apprenticeship qualification, developing valuable skills through a combination of practical experience and structured learning.

You'll spend time working alongside experienced engineers, putting your knowledge into practice on real jobs.

You'll also have one paid day of online apprenticeship learning each week, included within your normal 40-hour working week.

Your training will help you develop skills in mechanical engineering, electrical systems, fault-finding, using tools and equipment, reading technical drawings and working safely.

You'll be supported throughout your apprenticeship and prepared for your final assessments.

More training information

Your apprenticeship training will be delivered by Train'd Up, an experienced apprenticeship training provider dedicated to supporting learners throughout their apprenticeship journey.

You'll benefit from a flexible approach to learning, with one paid day of online training each week, included within your normal working hours.

You'll receive regular support and guidance from your dedicated Train'd Up assessor, who will monitor your progress, provide feedback and help you prepare for your final apprenticeship assessments.

This means you can earn while you learn, gaining valuable hands-on experience with your employer alongside structured online learning and ongoing support.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4 or above)
• Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Applicants must be comfortable with nationwide travel, early starts, occasional late finishes and overtime when required. You must be able to reliably reach an agreed pickup point in the Wigan area. The role involves physical work, outdoor environments and working at height, with appropriate training and safety equipment provided. A reliable, flexible attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

About this employer

Established in 2001, Alliance Door Engineering Ltd is a well-established, Wigan-based engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of industrial doors and shutters.

Working with customers across the UK and internationally, the company provides a wide range of solutions, including roller shutters, fire shutters, high-speed doors and folding doors.

With a team of experienced engineers and a strong reputation for quality and innovation, Alliance offers an exciting working environment where apprentices can gain hands-on experience, develop specialist skills and take their first steps towards a rewarding career in engineering.

Company benefits

Private healthcare, paid online apprenticeship learning, hands-on training with experienced engineers and opportunities for career development and progression.

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress into a qualified Industrial Door Engineer role, with further development into specialist engineering, senior engineer or supervisory positions. This apprenticeship provides a fantastic foundation for a long-term career in engineering.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Ruth Haworth

ruth.haworth@traindup.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061394.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)