Engineering Production Operative Apprentice

Looking for a practical, hands-on career? Join Caice as an Engineering Production Apprentice and learn how products are manufactured for some of the UK's most prestigious commercial buildings. Working alongside operators, supervisors and engineers, you'll develop valuable skills, gain industry experience and build your future career.

What you'll do

• Manufacturing and assembly processes in a real and modern manufacturing environment
• Reading engineering drawings and instructions
• Safe use of tools and equipment
• Quality inspection and testing
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Problem solving and teamwork
• Health & Safety best practices
• Acoustic Attenuators
• Fan Coil Units
• Louvres and Air Movement Products
• Assembling products and components
• Using hand and power tools
• Carrying out quality checks
• Working alongside experienced team members
• Contributing ideas to improve safety, quality and productivity

Training

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 pathway. On completion the apprentice will receive the Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level.

After the apprenticeship

No previous manufacturing experience is required. We are looking for motivated individuals with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic. Our intention is that our apprentices will have the opportunity to develop into our future leaders within our Production Centre, potentially becoming Cell Leaders or Supervisors over time.

We actively encourage internal promotion and invest heavily in employee development.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 9–4 / A*-C)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 9–4 / A*-C)

Things to consider

• Must have a reliable form of transport to get to the site, and to Yeovil College for training
• Candidates must be over 18 to work on the shop floor due to health and safety
• You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 5%
• Free on-site Parking
• We actively encourage internal promotion and invest heavily in employee development.

About the employer

Caice is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of attenuators for a quiet life, energy-efficient fan coil units, contemporary louvres and enclosures for surrounding noisy equipment. Designing quiet air conditioning units and ventilators, as well as attenuators for industrial applications such as ventilation for tunnels.

Having worked in the construction industry since 1993, we continue to bring pioneering new technologies and design to overcome the challenges of noisy machinery in commercial and domestic building projects. Investment in innovation sets us apart with continuous product development, automated manufacturing techniques and leading-edge online services. Providing you with high quality products with outstanding service, at a cost that remains efficient for all budgets.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: YEOVIL COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 1 Month
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Thursday: 8am- 5pm. Friday: 6am- 12pm.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £21,000 a year