Engineering Machine Operator Apprentice
Level: 3
Employer: HEATSENSE CABLES LIMITED
Location: Unit 3
The successful candidate will work within a busy machine environment The Apprentice will contribute to the production of products of the highest quality through the operation of manufacturing machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), whilst always working safely and in accordance with H&S procedures.
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Expected start date: 16/07/2025
Hours per week: 40 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
- Operating cable manufacturing equipment in line with process specifications
- Monitoring the production process for signs of deviation from prescribed standards and correcting such deviations where appropriate.
- Reporting significant deviations to production co-ordinators or managers and seeking support for resolution of process issues.
- Always Keeping working area clean and tidy.
- Updating computer systems with manufacturing data to reflect work completed and materials used.
- Conducting prescribed health and safety checks relating to the work area.
- Communicating clearly with fellow operators at shift handover to advise the status of the work schedules and the condition of the equipment.
- Complete handover to oncoming shift team members.
- Undertake training across various machines and processes as required.
- To complete timesheets and/or production sheets as required.


About employer
Heatsense Cables Limited Team based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The core business of Heatsense Cables is the manufacture and supply of specialist high performance cables that operate in extreme environments. The company offers a full technical, design support and bespoke manufacturing service. Markets include Automotive, Aerospace, Nuclear, Medical, Industrial, R & D, and Oil & Gas.
- Training will take place both on-site at HeatSense and weekly day release at the Rochdale Training.
- Progression offered to the correct candidate.
- Full-time employment will be offered to the candidate if they pass the apprenticeship and factory training.
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Experience is desirable
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Trustworthiness