Operations & Engineering Apprentice

TT ELECTRONICS PLC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

TT Electronics PLC in the United Kingdom is offering an Engineering Apprentice position designed to provide hands-on experience across manufacturing, maintenance, quality, welding and machining. You will learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues, with mentoring and college study day releases during a two-year program.

The role offers practical skills development in calibration labs, welding and manual machining, plus progression into permanent technical roles upon completion.

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE Maths & English - A*-C/9-4.

Responsibilities

• Gaining practical experience across manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Safely operating production and engineering equipment.
• Understanding quality standards, inspections, and quality control processes.
• Carrying out routine cleaning, checks, and preventative maintenance of machinery.
• Maintaining accurate production documentation and records.
• Contributing continuous improvement ideas to support efficiency and processes.
• Supporting warehouse operations, materials, and stock control.
• Gaining experience within the calibration laboratory environment.
• Developing practical skills in welding and manual machining techniques.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Team working

Problem solving

Initiative

Reliability

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Good attitude

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Introduction

Kickstart your career in engineering with a global leader! You will gain hands-on experience across manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, welding, and machining while building valuable practical skills with dedicated team support.

About the Employer

TT Electronics is a global provider of design-led, engineered electronics for performance-critical applications in aerospace, defence, medical, and industrial sectors. They design and manufacture advanced technology components that serve critical real-world needs.

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• Gaining practical experience across manufacturing and engineering operations


• Safely operating production and engineering equipment


• Understanding quality standards, inspections, and quality control processes


• Carrying out routine cleaning, checks, and preventative maintenance of machinery


• Maintaining accurate production documentation and records


• Contributing continuous improvement ideas to support efficiency and processes


• Supporting warehouse operations, materials, and stock control


• Gaining experience within the calibration laboratory environment


• Developing practical skills in welding and manual machining techniques

You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.

Training Outcome

Opportunity to progress into a permanent technician role (e.g. Engineering Machinist, Maintenance Engineer, Quality Inspector, Welder) with further opportunities for Higher National Certificates (HNC/HND).

Skills Required

• Communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Problem solving skills


• Administrative skills


• Analytical skills


• Logical


• Team working


• Initiative


• Ability to prioritise workload


• Be reliable and punctual


• Safety awareness


• Good attitude to work

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths & English - A*-C/9-4

Course Information

Course: Engineering operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, daytime hours to be confirmed (includes day release for college studies).

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: RNN GROUP