Apprentice Engineering Operative

Maintenance: Assist with routine maintenance tasks, such as minor repairs, decorating, and plumbing, as well as helping to manage larger maintenance and/or building improvement projects. Maintenance of infrastructure including but not limited to pipework, ducting, HVAC, electric motors and pumps Keep the Building Management System updated Cleaning and Upkeep: Ensuring the site is kept clean and tidy, and managing waste disposal. We do have partners that are the primary support for cleaning and waste disposal. Maintain good housekeeping and 5S initiatives. Supplies: Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of essential items not provided by our partners. Security: Working with our Security Contractors to uphold building security, for example alarm checks, and monitoring fire safety systems Health and Safety: Learning about and contributing to health and safety procedures, including fire safety checks and emergency procedures Site Operations: Supporting the smooth running of the site, including managing heating and hot water systems Contractors: Liaising with contractors for various services, such as maintenance, cleaning, and security. Learn and comply with Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM), Safe Systems of Work, COSHH and contractor management procedures

Training:
You will be pursuing a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard as Engineering Operative, through Weston College As part of this program, you will attend Weston College as instructed, for workshops An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship At the conclusion of your programme, your qualification will be assessed through an Apprenticeship Assessment

Training Outcome:
On completion of this apprenticeship, it is possible to progress to a higher qualification and there is the potential for progression throughout the company

Employer Description:
Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology has been trading since 1982 and has developed a process solution library of over 7,000 recipes. We have over 40 years of experience in plasma physics across the group to give our customers access to a fantastic knowledge base.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm Breaks and lunchtime: 30 Minutes for lunch and 2x 15 minute breaks, 1 either side of lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness


  • Location: Western Approach Distribution Park Severn Beach Bristol BS35 4GG
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
  • Posted: 12-Aug-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk