CNC Punch Press Operator & General Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice

Company: K2 Sheetmetal and Painting Ltd
Location: Sandy, sg19 1rb
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary:
Sector: Mechanical Engineering
Ref: VAC-14703
Application Deadline Date: 06/09/2026
Start Date: 17/09/2026
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: 7:30 - 3:30 Mon-Thursday 7:30-2 on a Friday

Brief Description

A good opportunity to join K2 Limited in Sandy and start your engineering career.

Personal Qualities

Willingness to learn – keen to develop new skills and take on new challenges.
Reliability and punctuality – arrives on time and can be relied upon to complete tasks.
Good work ethic – hardworking, motivated and takes pride in their work.
Attention to detail – able to work accurately and produce good-quality components.
Positive attitude – enthusiastic and willing to listen, learn and accept feedback.
Team player – able to work well with colleagues and support other members of the team.
Practical and hands-on – enjoys working with tools, machinery and physical materials.
Safety-conscious – understands the importance of following instructions and working safely around machinery.
Good communication skills – able to communicate clearly with supervisors and colleagues.
Responsibility and initiative – willing to take responsibility for their work and ask questions when unsure.
Problem-solving attitude – willing to think through problems and find practical solutions.
Commitment to development – genuinely interested in building a long-term career in engineering and sheet metal fabrication.

Skills Required

Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
Basic understanding of maths and measurements.
Ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings.
Good measuring and marking-out skills.
Good hand-to-eye coordination.
Ability to use basic hand tools and workshop equipment.
Interest in learning to operate CNC machinery.
Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail.
Basic problem-solving skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Ability to organise and prioritise tasks.
Willingness to learn new manufacturing techniques and processes.
Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Physical ability to work in a manufacturing environment and handle sheet metal safely.
For an apprentice, previous CNC or sheet metal experience should not be essential. The key requirements are a willingness to learn, good basic skills, a practical approach and an interest in engineering and manufacturing.

Training to be Provided

Engineering Operative – Level 2
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
EAL Level 2 in Engineering Operations

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity for the apprentice to progress into a full-time skilled position within the company, subject to performance and business requirements.

Vacancy Detail

K2 Limited in Sandy are looking for a motivated and reliable apprentice to join their manufacturing team and develop a career in CNC punch press operation and general sheet metal fabrication.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in engineering and manufacturing and wants to gain practical, hands-on experience while working towards an apprenticeship qualification.

Key Responsibilities
You will learn and assist with:
Operating CNC punch press machinery safely and efficiently, loading and unloading sheet metal and preparing materials for production, reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications. Measuring, marking out and checking components to ensure accuracy, cutting, forming, bending and fabricating sheet metal components.
Using a range of hand tools and workshop equipment, carrying out basic quality checks on finished components, assembling sheet metal parts and components and maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area.
Following company health and safety procedures and supporting experienced members of the production team with general workshop duties.

Training & Development;
Full training will be provided on CNC machinery, sheet metal fabrication, engineering drawings, measuring equipment, workshop practices and health and safety.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and fabricators while developing the practical and technical skills required for a career in the engineering and sheet metal industry.