Apprentice Engineer

Working within Acres’ culture of continuous improvement and professionalism, you will contribute to a clean, safe and organised working environment while building technical capability, discipline and a strong work ethic. Your day-to-day duties will include:

Work under supervision across Prep, CNC, Paint and Assembly areas Support the efficient delivery of projects by assisting with material preparation, CNC processing, painting, assembly, finishing and general engineering tasks. Develop an understanding of manufacturing processes, tools, materials and quality standards while working collaboratively with all departments to support production flow

Training:

You will spend 4 days each week in the workplace and 1 day each week training at Derby College's Roundhouse Campus.

Training Outcome:

Following the successful completion of this apprenticeship, you could work as an engineer or undertake further training with a Level 3 apprenticeship to continue to build skills and experience.

Employer Description:

Acres Engineering Ltd is a specialist turnkey manufacturing SME based in Melbourne, Derbyshire. The company delivers high-value fabricated and engineered solutions to world-leading organisations across sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence and energy.

Operating within a modern, well-equipped engineering facility, Acres provides end-to-end capability from design and manufacture through to assembly and installation. The business focuses on complex, medium to high volume projects where engineering expertise adds significant value.

Acres Engineering employs a skilled and growing team and is known for its hands-on, collaborative working environment, where individuals are encouraged to develop practical skills and contribute to continuous improvement.

The company is recognised for both its engineering excellence and its commitment to people. Acres is a Gold Award holder of the Armed Forces Covenant, actively supporting veterans and reservists, and has also been recognised at a national level through the King’s Award for Enterprise (Promoting Opportunity) for its work in creating pathways into engineering for individuals from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds.

Through its People First approach, Acres Engineering continues to invest in apprenticeships, skills development and community engagement, demonstrating how a small business can deliver meaningful impact alongside technical excellence.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7am to 3.30pm, 2x 25 minute breaks.

Skills: