Summary

PCP Gratings is recruiting an apprentice to learn the fundamentals of engineering and manufacturing while supporting day-to-day production. The role involves assisting with the manufacture, processing, packing, and dispatch of products in line with customer orders and company procedures, while consistently following health and safety standards.

Wage

£14,560 a year

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday: Start time: 8.00am (time will move to 7.00am once trained). Finish: 3.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 November 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Daily/Weekly Tasks:

Light machine work
Using the grinders and hand grinders
Using drills
Train and understand to assemble metal components to specifications
Understand and read engineering and technical drawings
Use of auto welders
Use hand and power tools for cutting, shaping and finishing metal
Welding and fabrication of metal parts
Preparing materials and equipment for engineering processes
Fitting and assembly
Inspect and test products (visually and using micrometres, verniers), taking appropriate action to confirm the quality of products or materials
Finishing and packing of products ready for dispatch
Cleaning and maintenance of machinery
Working with the wider team to support in any area required
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following safety guidelines
Work and collaborate with colleagues to drive improvements and innovation

Where you'll work

Unit 4E
Station Road, Four Ashes Industrial Estate, Four Ashes
Wolverhampton
WV10 7DB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

What you'll learn

Course contents

Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
Mount and set the required workholding devices
Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
Produce components which meet the specification requirements
Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
Plan the technical support operation before they start
Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation

Training schedule

This is a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship, Mechanical pathway, delivered over a period of 15-months.

The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG or Telford TF3 3AJ, 1 day per week for the first year, and the company for the rest of the time accompanied by assessor visits.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 9-4 minimum)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Self Motivated

Other requirements

Due to the company’s location, learners must ensure they are able to travel to site reliably, starting at 8:00am during the first year and from 7:00am thereafter. Applicants should check that bus times or travel arrangements are suitable.

Apprentice Engineering Manufacturing Operative

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