Apprentice Engineering Operative

SeeMeHired.com; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxflow Power Products in Cookstown is offering an Apprenticeship for an Apprentice Engineering Operative (Level 2). This hands-on program combines practical training with a recognised Level 2 qualification in Engineering, run in partnership with Northern Regional College.

You will learn across welding, CNC machining, fabrication and electronics, working on chassis, components and pressure washers, with clear pathways for career development within a growing company.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above, including Maths, Science and English.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Strong verbal and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on, practical work in fabricating chassis and components.
• Assemble engine-driven pressure washers and use welding and CNC machinery.
• Learn across welding, CNC machining, fabrication and electronics through the apprenticeship.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Risk Assessments

Attention to detail

Fault Reporting

Troubleshooting

Electrical repairs

Machining

Welding

Sheet metal work

Production Operations

Teamwork

Communication

Design Engineering

Mechanical Vehicular Repairs

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

CNC Machinery

Welding equipment

Sheet metal tools

Job description

Apprentice Engineering Operative (Level 2 Apprenticeship)

Join Maxflow Power Products, the UK and Ireland's largest pressure washer and power product manufacturer, as we continue our exciting expansion! We are seeking a keen and motivated Apprentice Engineering Operative to join our dynamic team in Cookstown. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career with a company that sets industry standards through in-house design and manufacturing.

This apprenticeship, run in partnership with Northern Regional College, allows you to earn while you learn, gaining a recognised Level 2 qualification in Engineering. At Maxflow, we are committed to customer satisfaction, backed by a vast inventory and dedicated support. You will become part of a growing team with significant career development opportunities.

Your training will cover a wide range of engineering disciplines, including:

• Applied electrical and mechanical science
• Fabrication and welding techniques
• Engineering assembly methods
• Electronic circuit construction

About the role

As an Apprentice Engineering Operative, you'll dive straight into the heart of our manufacturing process. Your day-to-day will involve hands-on, practical work, from fabricating chassis and product components to assembling engine-driven pressure washers. You will get to use state-of-the-art welding and CNC machinery, applying skills in sheet metal work, tubing fabrication, and electronics.

This role is all about learning by doing. You'll gain a solid educational foundation and a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Engineering without the university route, all while getting paid. This position offers a clear path for career growth within Maxflow Power Products, an expanding company with an exciting future. It’s a unique chance to build a lasting career in a supportive environment where you contribute directly to creating industry-leading products.

About the company

We are Maxflow Power Products, a premier manufacturer specialising in high-performance power equipment, including state-of-the-art pressure washers, generators, and bespoke industrial machinery.

With over 25 years of engineering excellence, our core purpose is to design and build robust, reliable power solutions that keep industries moving.

We pride ourselves on our meticulous craftsmanship and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

For candidates looking to make a real impact, we offer a dynamic platform where innovative engineering meets practical, real-world application.

Required Criteria

• A minimum of 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above, including Maths, Science and English.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Strong verbal and numeracy skills.

Desired Criteria

• A self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as part of our engineering team.
• Physical fitness and stamina for lifting and moving heavy items.
• Accurate and meticulous in reading and following schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to learn new skills, machinery, and best practices.

Skills you'll need

• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Risk Assessments
• Attention to detail
• Fault Reporting/Troubleshooting
• Electrical repairs
• Machining
• Welding
• Sheet metal work
• Production Operations
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Design Engineering
• Mechanical Vehicular Repairs