Manufacturing Operative (Engineering Apprenticeship)

Niftylift Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Niftylift Ltd, a leader in Aerial Work Platforms, seeks self-motivated Trainee Manufacturing Operatives. The role involves hands-on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic assembly tasks within a production environment, providing opportunities for skill development and career advancement through structured apprenticeships.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days holiday (increases with service)

Staff discounts

Corporate gym memberships

Free on-site parking

Subsidised refreshments

Free quarterly team lunches

Health cover scheme

5% contributory pension

Life insurance scheme

Qualifications

• Grade D (Level 3) or above in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 1.
• Dynamic team player with skills in assembly.
• Knowledge in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform various production operations to high-quality standards.
• Assemble and test fluid power systems.
• Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Problem-solving

Mechanical assembly

Hydraulic installation

Electrical installation

Education

Minimum of 2 GCSE's (or equivalent)

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 a 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.