26-0102 Operator Apprentice
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Company: Seco Tools (UK) Ltd
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Location: Alcester, B49 6PU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £21,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000033084
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 09/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.
Brief Description
Seco Tools (UK) Limited are looking for an Operator Apprentice to join their team. The candidate will perform manufacturing and/or production operations, including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging.
Training to be Provided
You will study on a Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer degree apprenticeship on a Maintenance Technology pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Degree Level 6 standard.
During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After that, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.
Future Prospects
Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.
Vacancy Detail
Role & responsibilities:
- Under general direction, responsible for the setup, calibration, and operation of machines used in production processes
- Follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computerised numerical control) manufacturing equipment
- Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing
- Resolves issues related to the organisation's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations
- Inspects machining operations and finished product against specified tolerances using precision measuring tools
- Determines and corrects minor machine malfunctions, and performs simple routine maintenance and cleaning
- Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements
Other Information
You will need ONE of the following: A minimum of two A-Levels at grade B or above, including a mathematical-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or an additional mathematics-related subject / An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at DM (Distinction Merit) level or above / EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at distinction level / Equivalent qualifications such as Technical Levels (T-Levels) at DM or above