Engineering Operative

Apprenticeship , Level 2
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Printworks Campus

Typical job roles

  • Welder
  • Fabricator
  • Sheet Metal Worker
  • Welding Inspector
  • Welding Engineer
  • Pipe Welder
  • Ship Welder

Apprenticeship Information

Introduction

Engineering Operatives perform essential manufacturing tasks, maintain equipment, operate machines, and follow safety and quality standards, working individually or in teams across various engineering sectors.

Overview

Engineering Operatives play a vital role in manufacturing and engineering sectors by performing a wide range of tasks such as machine operation, maintenance, assembly, fabrication, and technical support. They work independently or as part of a team, ensuring equipment is serviceable, carrying out quality checks, and complying with safety and environmental regulations. While job specifics vary by sector, core skills remain consistent. Operatives must follow detailed instructions and take responsibility for the accuracy and quality of their work. Roles include machine setter, fabricator, fitter, maintenance operative, and technical support operative, among others.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

  • Engineering Operative
  • Machine Setter/Operator
  • Mechanical Engineering Operative

Fact sheets

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Apprenticeship details

Duration: 12 months
Apprenticeship Code: 77100-01

Employment Statistics

  • Engineering Technicians

    Average Salary
    £39,716

  • Metal Working Production and Maintenance Fitters

    Average Salary
    £37,849

  • Metal Machining Setters and Setter-operators

    Average Salary
    £36,476

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