Engineering Operative Apprentice (Level 2) in Milnrow

Engineering Operative Apprentice (Level 2)

Application Deadline: 28 February 2026

Department: People

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rochdale

Reporting To: Emily Williams

Compensation: £15,392 / year

Description

Job Title: Engineering Operative Apprentice (Level 2)

Company: Salt Separation Services

Location: Rochdale, on-site

Department: Rotation around the whole company

Compensation: £15,392 (1-year Apprentice Programme)

Salt Separation Services have been leading in desalination technology for over 35 years; specialising in the engineering, commissioning and servicing of reverse osmosis (RO) plants that provide drinkable water solutions across a variety of industries. Our systems are used in sectors including naval, oil, cruise ships, and more. We’re committed to designing reliable, high-quality RO and water filtration solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and customer we serve. Join us on the path to simplifying access to water solutions for a broad and varied client base!

Key Responsibilities

Get hands‑on experience learning how to engineer, design and build our bespoke and unique RO plants; we will give you the knowledge and skills to kickstart your career in engineering.

Our customers come to us with their unique and varied requirements for water treatment and we have the resources to meet their needs. By joining as an apprentice, you’ll be playing a key role in manufacturing products they need and helping keep alive a thriving, local UK business that supplies to global clients. But not only that, as we are a small business on one site, you\’ll be able to benefit from learning about what it takes to go from a client request, right through to commissioning.

Become a technical expert in important disciplines like pipefitting, welding and more tool‑based skills. We’ll support you by giving you all the guidance you need. Your work will be meaningful, and working daily with our collaborative and inclusive teams will provide opportunity to develop with us as we grow. We pride ourselves on our values and the development for our colleagues.

But it\’s not just about what you learn, it\’s also about being part of the team – you will also drive forward key company projects playing your part.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You need to be:

• Age: 16+
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A*-E / 9-3 including English and Maths.

Please note: our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions and your nationality or place of birth will apply.

Why Salt Sep?

Benefits:

• Competitive employer matched pension scheme (Aviva)
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Services; giving counselling, GP access, financial and wellbeing advice.
• Life insurance
• Income protection (after 5 yrs service)
• Early finish Friday (finishing at 1pm)
• Plenty of training and development
• Holiday buy-back
• Excellent team building, social and company events

At Salt Separation Services, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, as part of a small family‑owned business. We have some big goals on our horizon, we take pride in supporting our employees’ own growth and provide a culture that values quality, communication, integrity, health and safety and family.

Apply Now

We\’d love to hear from you! Apply now… Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications.

The next steps

1. Our team will help look into your application.
2. If successful, we\’ll arrange a quick chat.
3. Initial Interview, will be with the hiring manager and there will be an element of demonstrating your skills.
4. Final stage, a peer interview to meet some of the people you\’ll be working along side.
5. Offer, and hopefully, acceptance!

Salt Separation Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds, and are very happy to facilitate any adjustment you might need.