Engineering Apprentice

Summary

This apprenticeship is the best possible platform to grow into an engineering career. The employee will spend time working with each engineering and production aspect such as Assembly, Production Engineering, Engineering design and the Innovation Team to fully grow their knowledge which will help support Oxford Flow in the future.

Wage

£21,000 a year

Birthday – Additional day of leave for your birthday Death in service Employee volunteering – up to 2 days paid leave pa

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Thursday is 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday is 07:30 - 13:00 if in production, when they move around the company they will need to align with other departments, for example 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

1 year

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

In production (6-month rotation):

• Assembly of valves
• Testing using hydro and pneumatic tests
• Completion of job cards 

Production engineering (6-month rotation):

• Jig design
• Test station design 
• Production improvements utilising lean manufacturing tools.
• Fault finding to route cause 
• Production scheduling 

Engineering design (6-month rotation): 

• Design scaling using SolidWorks 
• Drawing creation to aid manufacture 
• 3D printing test components  

Innovation team (6-month rotation): 

• Bluesky design
• Testing 
• CFD 
• PFMEA
• Testing prototype units 
• Report creation 

The apprentice will gain skills such as SolidWorks design, 3D printing, assembly skills, manufacturing engineering skills such as route cause analysis, lean tools etc. 

Once complete the apprentice will be able to use all the gathered skills in all future employment.  

Where you'll work

10 Tungsten Park
Colletts Way
Witney
OX29 0AX

Training

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

Training provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Training schedule

Duration:

13-months practical training period, plus 3-months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

• Work-based training with your employer
• Day release during term time (approximately 2-days a week for 1-year)
• Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
• Off the job training will count for at least 6-hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

• Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
• Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
• Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

• Practical assessment
• Professional discussion

More training information

Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. 

Apprenticeship Onboarding Session and Eligibility Checks:  

Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon & Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete some eligibility checks. This will consist of a series of initial assessments and an interview with the team.

There will be the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and for any questions you might have. You may also be required to attend an Apprenticeship Onboarding Session at Witney, Abingdon or Bicester campus.  

This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.  

As a new apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on Show phone number.     

Qualification checks: 

By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.   

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour from April 2026. This applies to 16 - 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.  

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A* to C / Level 9 -4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Physics and/or Maths (grade A* to D)

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
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working

Other requirements

The successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to their own transport.