The Company
As one of the largest independent industrial door companies in the UK, BID Group have been providing service, repair and installation solutions for all types of industrial doors, loading bay equipment, high speed doors, automatic doors, gates, barriers and turnstiles across the country for over 40 years.
With depots strategically located across the UK providing national coverage, and a network of over 60 mobile teams, we continue to strive to deliver the same uncompromising quality that has helped build our brand reputation and retain a strong portfolio of clients that includes many of the best-known UK brands.
We understand that our people are key to our success and are looking for the best people to help us to continue with our record growth.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for two individuals to join our company and start on the path to a successful career as an Industrial Door Engineer.
We are looking for two Engineering Apprentices, based in the Bolton or surrounding area, to join us from July 2025.
Our apprenticeship programme is typically a 2-year programme (based on progression) during which we will receive a mix of practical and classroom-based learning.
Following your initial induction training, as an Apprentice, you will undertake a series of work placements within our production facilities in Westhoughton, Bolton and on-site, working alongside experienced engineers, to gain all round experience within the door industry. You will spend time with our production teams manufacturing high-speed doors and dock levellers, and with our engineers, installing, servicing, repairing, maintaining a range of industrial doors, loading bay equipment, gates, and barriers on customer sites throughout the northwest.
You will follow our own in-house training programme, as well as studying towards achieving a Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship and completing a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations. Most of your time will be spent gaining practical experience, although you will be required to attend classroom-based workshops on a day release basis with the apprenticeship training provider.
At the end of the apprenticeship programme, subject to progression and the needs of the business, there will be the opportunity for continuing employment as an Assistant Engineer within one of our specialist divisions, to gain further experience before progressing on to become a Lead Engineer in your own van.
about you
- Due to the site-based nature of this role, you will need to be 18+ to apply
- Ideally, you will have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above. If you don't already have GCSEs in Maths and English, you will need to take functional skills as part of the apprenticeship as an alternative to GCSEs.
- You must be able to make your own way to our production facilities in Wingates Industrial Park, Westhoughton, Bolton for some of the work placements.
- Due to the hand-on nature of the role, you should be comfortable with, and capable of, manual handling tasks and working at height.
- You must be willing and able to work overtime as and when required
- Ideally, in order that you may eventually progress to a Lead Engineer, you will possess a full driving licence or intend to work towards this.
What we offer you!
We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and expanding company with a competitive salary and benefits package as follows:
- 30 days holiday
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 365 access to wellbeing services
- Accident & life cover
- Company sick pay scheme
Hours/Location/Salary
Location: Wingates Industrial Park, Westhoughton, Bolton/ Site-based throughout the northwest
Salary: Starting rate of £10.00 per hour
Hours Of Work: 40 hours per week. Must be willing and able to work overtime.
To Apply:
For further details or to apply, please visit our website at www.bidgroup.co.uk or contact Michelle Fielden on 0870 607 5050/ recruitment@bidgroup.co.uk.
BID Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £20,800.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/06/2025
Reference ID: BID-APP
Expected start date: 01/07/2025
