Engineering Apprentice PUAPP/0526/01
Location: Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HF
Employment type: Full time
Posted on: 7th May 2026
Opportunity
If you are ambitious and enthusiastic, with an interest in a career in engineering, an apprenticeship at a well‑established Dorset company, a leader in its field, could offer you an excellent start. With a focus on the manufacturing workshop, you will spend time learning about the engineering and supporting processes in the TransDev business while acquiring machining, manual and administrative skills that are in demand in today’s workplace. After successfully completing the Engineering Apprenticeship you will achieve a Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
Main Duties and Areas of Training
- CNC mills and lathe operation
- Semi‑manual and manual lathes and mill operation
- Finishing skills and methods
- Specialist machinery operations
- Job management and planning
- Health & safety
- Quality control and best practice
- Material and part handling / storage / management
- Machine set‑up, fault diagnosis and maintenance
About You
Profile
We typically look for individuals who enjoy both practical and academic work. You may have an aptitude for and/or an interest in engineering and want to begin your engineering journey. You will have already shown a desire to see how things are engineered, whether through repairing cars or bikes, or through a general interest in engineering.
Desired Skills
- Good manual and dexterity skills
- Able to listen and learn and apply to any given task
- Multi‑tasking and time management
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- A ‘can‑do’ attitude
Personal Qualities
You will be hard‑working and enthusiastic with a real commitment to your skills training, classroom learning and private study.
Desired Qualifications
Maths and English A*/9‑C/4 GCSE (or equivalent), plus an additional three GCSEs including science, all at least grade C/4 (or equivalent).
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the Apprenticeship is the first step on a career at TransDev, with machining roles and related department roles a possibility.
Things to Consider
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applicants have been received.
Note
If your application is successful, you must attend an initial interview with The Bournemouth & Poole College. This will be arranged by an invitation from the College. This is not an interview for the job, just to assess your suitability for the Apprenticeship.
Application
To apply for this job email your details to ccarlisle@transdev.co.uk.
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