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Blythe Valley Park
£16.2k/yr
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Kick-start your engineering career with an Assembly Apprenticeship at Evac Chair

Learn practical assembly skills, work with an experienced team and gain a Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification. If you're reliable, enjoy hands-on work and want to earn while you learn, this is a great opportunity to start your engineering career.

Wage

  • £16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
  • National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
  • Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The successful apprentice will receive £8.00 per hour during the first year of the apprenticeship. Pay will increase in line with National Minimum Wage legislation after the first year, subject to age and apprenticeship status.

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

  • Monday – Thursday 7am - 4pm
  • Friday 7am – 12pm
  • 39 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

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

What you'll do at work

  • Assemble evacuation chairs and related products following company procedures and quality standards.
  • Learn to safely use a range of hand tools, equipment and assembly techniques.
  • Work alongside experienced colleagues to build practical engineering and manufacturing skills.
  • Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet the required standard before dispatch.
  • Receive, check and store deliveries while learning effective stock control procedures.
  • Help maintain a clean, safe and organised work area using 6S principles.
  • Follow health and safety procedures and ISO quality standards at all times.
  • Work as part of the assembly team to meet daily production targets and customer requirements.
  • Report stock shortages, quality concerns or production issues to your supervisor.
  • Complete a Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship while earning and developing valuable workplace skills.

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Where you'll work

UNIT 4
CONNEXION
CENTRAL BOULEVARD
BLYTHE VALLEY PARK
B90 8AW

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

Training provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

More training information

Training will be delivered by Train'd Up through a combination of workplace learning, regular reviews and off-the-job training. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by a dedicated tutor and your workplace mentor, helping you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to successfully complete your apprenticeship.

Essential qualifications

  • GCSE in:
    • English (grade D/3/Level 1 Functional S)
    • Maths (grade D/3/Level 1 Functional S)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Key: E = Essential, D = Desirable

Technical Requirements

  • E: Good listening skills
  • E: Verbal Communication
  • E: Written Communication
  • E: Problem-solving
  • E: Great attention to detail with a goal-driven attitude.

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Systems Requirements

  • E: MS Teams
  • D: Microsoft Office

Qualifications

  • E: English (grade D/3/Level 1 Functional Skills)
  • E: Maths (grade D/3/Level 1 Functional Skills)

EVAC+CHAIR International is a leading UK manufacturer and global supplier of emergency evacuation equipment. With over 40 years of experience, the company designs, manufactures and distributes high-quality evacuation chairs and safety solutions used in hospitals, schools, offices, transport hubs and public buildings around the world. Committed to innovation, quality and employee development, EVAC+CHAIR provides a supportive environment where apprentices can gain valuable skills and build a rewarding career in engineering and manufacturing.

Our employee benefits include GP appointments, mental health and wellbeing support, life assurance, physiotherapy, staff discounts and savings, your birthday off, and the opportunity to buy additional annual leave.

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent CNC Operator position. With further experience and training, you'll have opportunities to progress into roles such as CNC Programmer, CNC Setter/Operator, Production Engineer or Manufacturing Supervisor, building a long-term career in engineering.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Ruth Haworth
ruth.haworth@traindup.org
07786 274 766

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043461.

Closes in 10 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

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Skills

Assembly
Engineering
Hand tools
Quality control
Stock control
Health and safety
MS Teams
Microsoft Office
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

Location

Central Blvd, Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, UK

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