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Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship at Terabithia

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

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About the Role

Are you a practical thinker who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and learning how things are built and designed? This Engineering Operative Apprenticeship offers the perfect opportunity to start your career in engineering while earning a wage and gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

You’ll be part of an innovative R&D team, working on exciting real-world projects and learning a wide range of technical skills. With support from experienced engineers and dedicated tutors, you’ll develop the foundations for a rewarding career in the engineering and manufacturing industry. 

  • Assist in the assembly of R&D installations, from small test rigs to medium-scale systems.
  • Support daily operations, including builds, testing, and setup across all areas of R&D.
  • Take part in the design and build process, including layout setup, parts handling, test runs, data collection, and system characterisation.
  • Apply basic engineering and scientific principles, using measurements, calculations, and graphical techniques.
  • Help maintain a safe, organised, and well-equipped workshop environment, following company safety procedures.
  • Support the fabrication and assembly of prototypes using advanced tools and techniques such as: 

- CNC machining

- Desktop PCB etching and cutting tools

- FDM & SLS 3D printing

  • Demonstrate professionalism in timekeeping, teamwork, and attention to detail at all times.

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about engineering and technology
  • A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Practical, hands-on, and enjoys problem-solving
  • Able to work accurately with excellent attention to detail
  • Organised and self-motivated with good communication skills

Desirable Skills & Interests:

  • Interest in CAD, electronics, and workshop tools
  • Confidence with basic IT and number skills
  • Logical thinking and creativity
  • Physically fit and comfortable working in a workshop environment
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About the Training

Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship standard qualification. 

About the Employer

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Physical fitness

Training Provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Course/Training

Engineering operative (level 2)

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