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Advanced Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice L3 OLSON ELECTRONICS LTD

When using CNC equipment, they will be expected to be able to produce, prove and/or edit programmes. During and on completion of the machining operations they will be expected to measure and check the components being produced and make adjustments to the equipment/programme to ensure components meet the required specification.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 29 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,040.00

  • Working week

    Mon to Fri - 08:30 to 16:30

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    25 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068763

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a Machinist in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering sector, you are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex and precision work. Machining components from specialist materials using conventional and/or CNC machine tools such as:

  • Centre lathes.
  • Vertical and horizontal milling machines.
  • Horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines.
  • Electro discharge machines.
  • Single and multi- axis CNC machine tools centres. 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will be required to:

  • Employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
  • Employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
  • Employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
  • Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours.
  • Standard and End Point Assessment.
  • Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT (if required).

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Skilled engineer, Team leader

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Essential

Things to consider

The applicant should live in the Harrow area if at all possible.

About the employer

We are an innovative UK manufacturer, based in Stanmore, London. Since our start-up in 1961, we have grown to become the market’s leading specialised power distribution unit (PDU) manufacturer. We design and manufacture all our electronic products on site; this assures the superiority of our components, design methodologies, and quality testing procedures.

Employer

OLSON ELECTRONICS LTD

Address

Olson Electronics Ltd, 490 Honeypot Lane

STANMORE

HA7 1JY

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Training

Training provider

HCUC

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 29 Aug 2022