Operations & Engineering Apprentice

Nuclear Inst; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TT Electronics is offering an Engineering Apprentice position designed to progress into permanent technician roles such as Engineering Machinist, Maintenance Engineer, Quality Inspector, or Welder. The program includes day-release studies at RNN Group, Rotherham, with mentoring and practical exposure across manufacturing, engineering operations, and quality processes.

As an apprentice you will learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues, gaining confidence and in-demand skills.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop practical engineering skills.
• Interest in welding and machining techniques with hands-on exposure.
• Ability to understand quality standards and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Gaining practical experience across manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Safely operating production and engineering equipment.
• Maintaining accurate production documentation and records.
• Contributing continuous improvement ideas to support efficiency and processes.
• Supporting warehouse operations, materials, and stock control.
• Developing practical skills in welding and manual machining techniques.

Skills

Welding

Manual machining

Quality control

Job description

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.

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).

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.

The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Rotherham campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful engineer.

Monday – Friday, daytime hours to be confirmed (includes day release for college studies).