Engineering Operative Apprentice - Mechanical

Day to day duties will include:

• Support the production, fabrication, machining and assembly teams under the guidance of experienced colleagues
• Operate hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery safely and correctly
• Read and follow engineering drawings, job cards and work instructions
• Carry out basic measuring and inspection checks to meet quality standards
• Help with materials handling, preparing components and keeping stock organised
• Keep your work area clean, tidy and safe, following all health and safety procedures
• Record work accurately and report faults or concerns promptly
• Learn from each department, and take part in team briefings and continuous improvement activities

Training and development

• Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship, with on-the-job training plus off-the-job learning with In-Comm Training
• Mentoring and support from skilled staff in each department
• Regular progress reviews with your employer and training provider
• Chance to progress to a Level 3 apprenticeship or a permanent role

• Further training may be offered to the correct candidate once this qualification has been achieved

For over 50 years Webster-Wilkinson Ltd have been helping to connect the Transmission and Distribution Industry with our range of high voltage transformer bushings, cable boxes, connectors, off-circuit tapping switches and protection and indication equipment. From our own factories in the UK, Webster-Wilkinson Ltd are able to control production from raw materials up to tested and inspected finished product. Our In-house processes vary from traditional skills – such as our foundry and include also the latest laser cutting equipment. We operate a completely integrated manufacturing facility producing all our own products from raw materials. We are able to design and manufacture solutions for you or alternatively manufacture parts or equipment to your specifications. Over our long history Webster-Wilkinson Ltd have supplied high-voltage equipment and components to most if not all UK Power and Distribution transformer manufacturers – including GEC, Babcock, Bonar Long, Parsons Peebles, South Wales Transformers, Lindley Thompson, Brentford and Hawker Siddeley Power Transformers. We continue to supply current UK transformer manufacturers including Brush, ABB, Groupe Schneider, Areva, Alstom, Seimens, Richard Wilson, Bowers, Transmag, T & R, Ultra and IST amongst others. We also supply our products and services to most leading Distribution Network Operators including Western Power Distribution, UK Power Networks, CE Electric UK and Scottish & Southern Energy.

You must have a desire to learn.