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Job Description: Engineering Operative (Level 2) Apprenticeship
The apprentice will develop practical manufacturing skills across the Bridgnorth production areas, with a focus on sheet metal work.
Working as part of the Production team, the role supports high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and assembly activity while learning safe working practices, quality standards and problem solving.
Wage
- £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training Course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
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Hours
- 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
- 40 hours a week
Start Date
- Monday 14 September 2026
Duration
- 1 year 3 months
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
The apprenticeship is designed to build future capability and succession within the production team. The successful apprentices will rotate through relevant work areas, follow structured training plans, and progressively take on more responsibility as competence grows.
- Support basic sheet metal activities such as marking out, drilling, deburring, grinding, folding and fitting.
- Preparation of parts under supervision.
- Learn to read simple drawings, operation sheets and work instructions.
- Understand how dimensions, tolerances and finish affect part quality.
Where You'll Work
THE HERITAGE BUILDING
Stourbridge Road
Bridgnorth
W Midlands
WV15 6AP
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Training Provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Training Course
Engineering operative (level 2)
This is a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship, Mechanical pathway, delivered over a period of 15 months.
The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Telford TF3 3AG, 1 day per week for the first year, and the company for the rest of the time accompanied by assessor visits.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4 and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other Requirements
- Interest in practical engineering, manufacturing, sheet metal work or assembly [essential]
- Willingness to complete an apprenticeship programme and learn in both workplace and training provider environments [essential]
- Good attitude to safety, quality, attendance and timekeeping [essential]
- Basic numeracy and literacy, with ability to follow instructions, measurements and simple documentation [essential]
- Good practical aptitude and willingness to use hand tools and production equipment safely [essential]
Company Overview
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SNG Barratt Group in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, is the world's leading independent manufacturer and supplier of spare parts for classic and modern Jaguar cars. Headquartered at The Heritage Building on Stourbridge Road, the company ships hundreds of thousands of specialised components worldwide.
History and Background
- Founding: Started in the early 1980s by Stephen and Hazel Barratt after selling spare E-type parts through small classified ads.
- Headquarters: Moved to Bridgnorth in the late 1990s to accommodate expanding warehousing, offices, and in-house manufacturing operations.
- Global Reach: Operates international branches alongside the UK headquarters, including locations in the USA, France, and the Netherlands.
- What They Do:
- Parts Supply: Stocks over 300,000 parts and accessories spanning early vintage saloons up to modern Jaguar models.
- In-House Manufacturing: Uses traditional craftsmanship alongside modern techniques like 3D scanning and printing to recreate discontinued and rare factory parts.
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Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Melanie Crutchley
melaniec@in-comm.co.uk
01922 457686
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046760.
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