Manufacturing Operative (Engineering apprenticeship)
CompanyNiftylift Ltd
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At3/16/2026
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Occupation TypeEnergy plant operatives
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Please apply directly through this link: apply.theengineeringtrust.org/#/application?ID=V000644
Introduction:
Niftylift Limited are Europe's market leaders in the design, development, manufacture and service of state-of-the-art Aerial Work Platforms. We supply a global, marketplace with good value, innovative, quality access solution products. Please see our website: niftylift.com for further details on the company, its product range and the marketplace that we supply.
Person specification:
We require Trainee Manufacturing Operatives who are self-motivated, have good manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. The job will be a hands-on role, based on one of the Product Lines or Cells within the Production Department at Milton Keynes. The successful applicant will develop into a top-class practical Manufacturing Operative with expert knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic assembly of the Niftylift product range.
Applicant Entry Criteria:
Minimum of 2 GCSE' s (or equivalent): Grade 3 or above in Maths and English, or Functional Skills level 1.
The role in more detail:
Production / Assembly - Manufacturing Operative
This role requires dynamic team players with a proven skills, knowledge and experience of mechanical assembly, along with hydraulic and electrical installation. The role requires operating to high quality / workmanship standards, within a manufacturing cell / flow line production environment. You will be required to perform a range of manufacturing / production operations to the required quality standard, on time and within commercial competition cost budgets (i.e. logistics / materials handling, preparation, painting, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, fitting / fabrication).
Example potential roles at the end of the apprenticeship: Skilled Production / Assembly Manufacturing Technician, PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Technician
Qualifications you will achieve:
Introduction:
Niftylift Limited are Europe's market leaders in the design, development, manufacture and service of state-of-the-art Aerial Work Platforms. We supply a global, marketplace with good value, innovative, quality access solution products. Please see our website: niftylift.com for further details on the company, its product range and the marketplace that we supply.
Person specification:
We require Trainee Manufacturing Operatives who are self-motivated, have good manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. The job will be a hands-on role, based on one of the Product Lines or Cells within the Production Department at Milton Keynes. The successful applicant will develop into a top-class practical Manufacturing Operative with expert knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic assembly of the Niftylift product range.
Applicant Entry Criteria:
Minimum of 2 GCSE' s (or equivalent): Grade 3 or above in Maths and English, or Functional Skills level 1.
The role in more detail:
Production / Assembly - Manufacturing Operative
This role requires dynamic team players with a proven skills, knowledge and experience of mechanical assembly, along with hydraulic and electrical installation. The role requires operating to high quality / workmanship standards, within a manufacturing cell / flow line production environment. You will be required to perform a range of manufacturing / production operations to the required quality standard, on time and within commercial competition cost budgets (i.e. logistics / materials handling, preparation, painting, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, fitting / fabrication).
Example potential roles at the end of the apprenticeship: Skilled Production / Assembly Manufacturing Technician, PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Technician
Qualifications you will achieve:
EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
Practical Skills Training in the below areas:
Producing components using hand-fitting techniques
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
Assembling and testing fluid power systems
Wiring and Testing Electrical equipment and circuits
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress to level 3 providing that they meet Niftylift's internal criteria on the level 2 apprenticeship.
Working Hours & Salary:
Milton Keynes- Hours will be 08.00 - 16.30 Monday - Friday (with regular structured overtime if over 18).
Structured Apprenticeship rates that align with year 1 - 4 status of your apprenticeship and your age.
Starting salary - approximately £16,640, which goes to NMW after the first year
Benefits:
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
Practical Skills Training in the below areas:
Producing components using hand-fitting techniques
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
Assembling and testing fluid power systems
Wiring and Testing Electrical equipment and circuits
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress to level 3 providing that they meet Niftylift's internal criteria on the level 2 apprenticeship.
Working Hours & Salary:
Milton Keynes- Hours will be 08.00 - 16.30 Monday - Friday (with regular structured overtime if over 18).
Structured Apprenticeship rates that align with year 1 - 4 status of your apprenticeship and your age.
Starting salary - approximately £16,640, which goes to NMW after the first year
Benefits:
- Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum.
- 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays.
- Staff discounts
- Corporate gym memberships
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
- Free quarterly team lunches
- Free family events
- Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by employee. Kids membership included for free)
- 5% contributory pension
- Life insurance scheme
- Store discounts.