Apprentice Engineering Operator

  • Company: WAVE OPTICS LIMITED
  • Location: OXFORD, OX14 4SR
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £20,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000017118
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm

Brief Description

The Apprentice will learn to safely and efficiently operate various machinery and equipment in our manufacturing facility. This apprenticeship offers training and mentor-ship, preparing for a successful career as a skilled Operator in a high tech cleanroom environment.

Training to be Provided

Qualifications included:



  • Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment.

  • Level 2 Diploma in manufacturing - Knowledge & Skills (workplace)

  • Level 1 Functional Skills - Maths (If required)

  • Level 1 Functional Skills - English (If required)

  • End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship


 

Future Prospects

We’re looking for Apprentices who are eager to grow into future leaders. Augmented Reality is a new and rapidly emerging technology, making this an exciting time to enter the field.


You’ll have the opportunity to build a strong foundation of knowledge and accelerate your engineering career as the industry continues to expand.

Vacancy Detail

You will:
• Learn how to process material to the required production plan, quality standards and to the applied standard operating procedures.
• Learn and adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or production issues to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Participate in all required training and educational programs.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing process.

Other Information

You will be working in a cleanroom facility, this is a highly controlled, enclosed environment designed to maintain extremely low levels of airborne contaminants like dust. Please do some research about cleanroom facilities as part of your application process.


• (If you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme)


Minimum Qualifications:



  • GCSE in Maths, English, Science, Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent): Maths, English and a Science/Technology subject (If you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme)

  • You must have the right to work in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria for UK government-funded apprenticeships, including residency requirements (normally 3 years’ ordinary residence in the UK, EEA or a relevant territory prior to the start of the programme

  • You must not be enrolled on another UK government-funded education or training programme at the time of starting the apprenticeship.

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