Apprentice General Hand / Manufacturing Operative

At Winward Engineering, we are UK’s leaders in Metal Spinning and Metal Pressing. In our 38,000 sq ft facility we also provide Fabrication, Metal Finishing, Welding, Flat Bed Cutting and Tool Making. We produce thousands of parts each week, ranging from complex multi-process assemblies to simple stamped components. We draw on over 80 years of expertise to deliver competitively priced, top-quality British made products. In that time, we have remained an independent, family-owned business who remain dedicated to clear communication and outstanding service.

Monday- Thursday 7.00am - 3.30pm Friday 12.30pm finish. 37 hours 30 minutes a week1 yearCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Physical fitness, Interest in engineering

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• Design Technology (grade 4)
• English and 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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Physical fitness
• Interest in engineering

Other requirements

Live within a reasonable commuting distance, particularly if relying on public transport.

After this apprenticeship

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

Apprentice will remain at Level 2.

They would progress to a General Hand Role and then a Skilled General Hand Role with enough skills, and then a Senior General Hand Role with enough experience. But there would also be progression opportunities into a specialist role if desirable.