Engineering Operative Apprentice
Simona Peak Pipe Systems Limited
ENGLAND (S41 9PZ)
Closes on Friday 8 January 2027
Posted on 3 November 2026
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Summary
To develop the knowledge, and practical experience required to become a competent engineer, the apprentice will work alongside experienced engineers, assisting in maintenance, inspection, fault finding and repair of machinery
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday. 07:30-16:00
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 11 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
- Work consistently with in the remit of all company policies and procedures (health and safety, quality, HR and environmental)
- Assist qualified engineers with planned preventive maintenance
- Carry out basic engineering task under supervision
- Learn to use tools and measuring equipment safely
- Assist with general maintenance work
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area/place
- Ensure a high standard of work is adhered too
- Ensure all work is captured and recorded correctly
- Have a flexible approach
- To carry out project works assigned and on time
- Understand the difference between planned and preventive maintenance
Where you'll work
SMECKLEY WOOD CLOSE
CHESTERFIELD
DERBYSHIRE
ENGLAND
S41 9PZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
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
- An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence.
- You will be expected to work towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group
More training information
You will be required to attend day release (weekly) at Chesterfield College, starting Feb 2027
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3/D or above)
- Maths (grade 3/D 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Willing to learn
- Able to follow instructions
- Positive attitude
- Punctual
About this employer
With over 50 years of experience, SIMONA Peak Pipe Systems is your trusted partner in delivering high-quality PE pipe and fittings for infrastructure needs. Whether it’s water and gas pipes or electric cable ducting, our innovative products are designed to meet the highest industry standards.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progression onto an advanced apprenticeship for the right applicant
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Sam Singh-Eyley
singh-eyleys1@chesterfield.ac.uk
01246500681
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062236.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 8 January 2027