Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Do you have a strong eye for detail and enjoy hands on, practical work? Precision Products (Portsmouth) Ltd are looking to recruit a motivated Engineering Apprentice to join their busy team. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop core skills, working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment. 

Wage

£16,640 a year

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday 7.30am to 4pm with some flexibility

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Precision Products (Portsmouth Ltd) are looking for someone who is motivated and hard-working to join their growing business.

Joining the shopfloor team, you will be responsible for manufacturing components and optimising the internal supply chain. The role supports the General Manager.

Your main responsibilities on the job will be:

• Assist experienced machinists with setting, operating and maintaining lathes and mills
• Produce components under supervision to drawing, specification and quality requirements
• Support manual fitting and final assembly of shafts and related products
• Keep the work area clean, safe and organised
• Complete training records, college work and workplace evidence as required
• Follow company procedures, health & safety instructions and quality standards
• Regular manual handling of heavy materials and equipment
• Hands-on work with machinery and components that may be oily, greasy, and dirty as part of normal operations
• Ask questions, learn from feedback and gradually take more responsibility as competence develops

Where you'll work

UNIT 2A
ALEXANDRIA PARK
1 PENNER ROAD
HAVANT
PO9 1QY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

PETA LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Training schedule

As an Engineering Apprentice, your apprenticeship with Precision Products (Portsmouth Ltd), you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.

Your apprenticeship programme includes working towards a Level 2 Diploma and Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations. 

Overall duration 18-months.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4)
• Maths (grade B/5)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Positive attitude
• Enthusiasm
• Willingness to learn
• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem solving ability
• Able to read technical specs
• Understand work instructions
• Excellent timekeeper
• Reliability
• Good listener
• Good at following instructions
• Drive to improve

Other requirements

Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to site insurance requirements.