Manufacturing Operative (Engineering Apprenticeship)

Niftylift Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Trainee Manufacturing Operatives to join their innovative team in Milton Keynes. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to develop into a skilled Manufacturing Operative, gaining expert knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assembly. As part of a dynamic team, you will engage in various production operations while adhering to high quality standards. This structured apprenticeship not only provides valuable qualifications but also offers a competitive starting salary with annual increases. Join a company that values growth, teamwork, and quality in a supportive environment that fosters your professional development.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Staff Discounts

Corporate Gym Memberships

Free On-Site Parking

Subsidised Refreshments

Free Quarterly Team Lunches

Free Family Events

Health Cover Scheme

5% Contributory Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 GCSE's in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 1.
• Hands-on role in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assembly.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing operations to high quality standards.
• Operate within a flow line production environment.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Problem-Solving Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Hydraulic Installation

Electrical Installation

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Functional Skills Level 1

Tools

Hand-Fitting Techniques

Fluid Power Systems

Electrical Equipment Testing

Job description

Introduction:

Niftylift Limited are Europe's market leaders in the design, development, manufacture and service of state-of-the-art Aerial Work Platforms. We supply a global marketplace with good value, innovative, quality access solution products. Please see our website: niftylift.com for further details on the company, its product range and the marketplace that we supply.

Person specification:

We require Trainee Manufacturing Operatives who are self-motivated, have good manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. The job will be a hands-on role, based on one of the Product Lines or Cells within the Production Department at Milton Keynes. The successful applicant will develop into a top-class practical Manufacturing Operative with expert knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic assembly of the Niftylift product range.

Applicant Entry Criteria:

Minimum of 2 GCSE's (or equivalent): Grade D (Level 3) or above in Maths and English, or Functional Skills level 1.

The role in more detail:

Production / Assembly - Manufacturing Operative

This role requires dynamic team players with proven skills, knowledge and experience of mechanical assembly, along with hydraulic and electrical installation. The role requires operating to high quality/workmanship standards, within a manufacturing cell/flow line production environment. You will be required to perform a range of manufacturing/production operations to the required quality standard, on time and within commercial competition cost budgets (i.e. logistics/materials handling, preparation, painting, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, fitting/fabrication).

Example potential roles at the end of the apprenticeship:

Skilled Production / Assembly Manufacturing Technician, PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Technician

Qualifications you will achieve:

EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)

Practical Skills Training in the below areas:

- Producing components using hand-fitting techniques

- Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment

- Assembling and testing fluid power systems

- Wiring and Testing Electrical equipment and circuits

Working Hours & Salary:

Milton Keynes- Hours will be 08.00 - 16.30 Monday - Friday (with regular structured overtime if over 18).

Structured Apprenticeship rates that align with year 1 - 4 status of your apprenticeship and your age.

Starting salary - approximately £15,704, which increases each year.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum.
• 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays.
• Staff discounts
• Corporate gym memberships
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
• Free quarterly team lunches
• Free family events
• Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by employee. Kids membership included for free)
• 5% contributory pension
• Life insurance scheme
• Store discounts.