Engineering Operative Apprentice - Junair Spraybooths
Junair Spraybooths Limited
Heywood (OL10 2TT)
Closes in 26 days (Monday 7 December 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 November 2026
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Summary
As an Engineering Operative Apprentice, you will learn to prepare, cut, form, assemble and join metal components used in the manufacture of spray booths and associated equipment. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will build practical fabrication, welding and sheet-metal skills while completing a qualification.
- Wage
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£15,392 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 Thursday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Friday, 8.00 am to 2.00 pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 December 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
• Assist with measuring, marking out, cutting and preparing sheet metal and other materials to drawings and instructions.
• Learn to use workshop tools and fabrication equipment safely under supervision.
• Support bending, folding, drilling, forming and fitting of metal components.
• Develop basic welding and joining techniques appropriate to the work and training programme.
• Help assemble fabricated parts and check dimensions, fit and finish.
• Read and follow basic engineering drawings, job sheets and work instructions.
• Inspect finished work and report defects or issues to supervisors.
• Keep the workshop clean and organised, following health and safety requirements and using PPE.
• Work with colleagues to meet production and quality requirements.
• Take part in training, reviews and practical assessments.
Indicative apprenticeship duties – employer to confirm the precise tasks and equipment used.
Where you'll work
Unit P 2, Heywood Distribution Park
Pilsworth Road
Heywood
OL10 2TT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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
Training will take place at Rochdale Training’s site in our Engineering workshop. A Training Officer will also visit the employer to conduct further reviews and observations. The apprentice will work towards the Engineering Operative Level 2 qualification, focusing on fabrication, welding and sheet-metal skills.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Junair Spraybooths designs, manufactures, and installs specialist spray booths and paint-finishing systems for automotive, commercial, aerospace, and industrial customers. Its Heywood manufacturing facility uses modern production equipment to create bespoke engineered solutions. This apprenticeship offers the chance to develop practical fabrication, welding and sheet-metal skills while contributing to real manufacturing work.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progression is offered to candidates who perform well during their apprenticeship and show commitment to the role. Successful completion may provide a foundation for further fabrication, welding or sheet-metal development, subject to employer opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Adam Bhatti
abhatti@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706 631 417
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063833.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Monday 7 December 2026 at 11:59pm)