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Are you looking to start a career in engineering? BFT Mastclimbing Ltd, based in Leighton Buzzard, are seeking four motivated and enthusiastic Engineering Operative Apprentices to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have a genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing and practical hands-on 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
BFT is a mast climber family business that began as a scaffolding company back in 1997. This helped create the name: BFT standing for Boards, Fittings and Tubes. This old way of working at height wasn’t enough. Client demands were changing but scaffolding wasn’t. They knew it would always be slow to erect and dismantle, awkward to transport and always limit their ambition. That’s when they spotted the enormous potential in mast climbers.
Five times more efficient than traditional scaffolding, they are proud to use MCWPs to save businesses thousands of project hours each year.
BFT are offering an exciting opportunity for four Engineering Operative Apprentices to join their experienced engineering and fabrication team. This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals who enjoy practical, hands-on work and are looking to develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in engineering and fabrication.
As an Engineering Operative Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers and fabricators, learning how to build, repair, service and prepare a wide range of mechanical equipment and site-ready components. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience while contributing to the day-to-day activities of the workshop in a safe and supportive environment.
Your responsibilities will include assisting with a variety of fabrication tasks such as cutting, drilling, assembling and preparing components under supervision. You will support service engineers with equipment inspections, basic servicing, cleaning and the preparation of equipment ready for turnaround. You will also help ensure that ladders, handrails, mast guards, gates, panels and other equipment are complete, inspected and ready for dispatch to customer sites.
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As your skills develop, you will learn a range of engineering and fabrication techniques, including the fundamentals of welding, mechanical assembly and the safe operation of workshop machinery and tools. You will be encouraged to take pride in producing high-quality work while following company procedures and health and safety requirements at all times.
The role will also involve carrying out quality checks to identify any obvious defects, missing parts or safety issues before equipment is sent to the site. You will assist with handling and organising stock, including panels, cables, guards and other components, while helping to maintain a clean, tidy and safe workshop environment that supports the efficient day-to-day operation of the business.
This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable industry experience, work towards a nationally recognised qualification and build the practical skills needed for a rewarding career within the engineering sector. You will also undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as your knowledge and experience continue to develop.
Where you'll work
The Rear Yard, Lancer Court
Grovebury Road
LU7 4SE
Training
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Training provider
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
Engineering Operative – Level 2.
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations.
EAL Level 2 in Engineering Operations.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Science (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Attention to detail
- Team working
Other requirements
Public transport is available close to the workplace. While applications are welcome from all suitable candidates, we encourage local applicants, due to the location of the role, although this is not an essential requirement.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
About this employer
Mastclimbing experts
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay here.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue your career with BFT Mastclimbing Ltd, progressing into a permanent role as a Workshop Engineer or Fabricator while continuing your professional development.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Ramona Stevens
RStevens@bedford.ac.uk
01234 291000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045667.
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