Apprentice Production and Test Operative - Round Bank Engineering Limited

Round Bank Engineering Limited is recruiting an Apprentice Production and Test Operative to join their manufacturing team in Hebden Bridge. The role involves hands-on work assembling and handling components (including hand-placing components onto PCBs), preparing production runs, and supporting programming and functional testing of motor controller boards.

You will also carry out inspection and quality-control tasks using magnifiers/AOI/microscopes and log test results, reporting any non-conformances to the Operations Manager.

The apprenticeship is a Level 2 Engineering and Manufacturing Foundation Apprenticeship delivered with Calderdale College. It is a largely on-the-job role with specialist training time away from work. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (40 hours/week) with college time to be discussed.

The start date is Monday 1 December 2025 and the duration is 1 year. The wage is stated as £15,704 for the first year, with potential increases depending on age; national minimum wage rules for apprentices apply.

Anyone aged 16-21 can start this foundation apprenticeship (with specific concessions for some 22-24 year olds). No specific prior qualifications or experience are required, but apprentices without a Level 2 in maths and English will need to work towards functional skills.

To apply, sign in with your GOV. UK One Login; after signing in you will apply via the employer's application process. The application closes on Sunday 30 November 2025.