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CNC Operator Apprentice TWIFLEX LIMITED

Do you enjoy working with machinery? Have you considered becoming a CNC (Computer Numerical Control)Operator Apprentice? Twixflex are looking for a technical minded and passionate individual to join their team as a CNC Operator Apprentice.

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

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Closing date: 14 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    28 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000070785

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Twiflex is a global leader in innovative braking solutions designed to provide years of reliable performance. Twiflex specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced braking technologies for industrial applications. Twiflex offers the largest range of pneumatically-, hydraulically-, and mechanically-applied industrial disc brake calipers in the world! This is an ideal opportunity to start your career in Engineering for a global leader in power transmission! Throughout your time at Twiflex, you will spend periods of time in each cell of machines and work alongside skilled Machinists to learn the principles of each process. The machine tools include CNC lathes and machining centres, both horizontal and vertical. You will be running CNC machines which require programs to operate and you will be trained to understand the programs and be able to read them from the machines screen.

Staff benefits include: free parking, bonus scheme payable in march, Employee Assistance programme (free and confidential assessments, short-term counselling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal/financial/work-related problems) and Perkbox (discounts at high street and online stores).

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

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Machinery Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To become a fully skilled CNC Operator, progressing through the company for a long and successful career with Twiflex

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Enthusiastic, Good communication skills, Passion for engineering, Willing to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D and above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D or above) Desired

Things to consider

Although this is advertised for a Level 2 Engineering Operative, this could also be for a Level 3 Engineering Technician. Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage. Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.

About the employer

Twiflex, founded in 1946, specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced braking technologies for industrial applications. Twiflex offers the largest range of pneumatically-, hydraulically-, and mechanically-applied industrial disc brake calipers in the world, along with a full line of thrusters, disc brake systems, flexible couplings, and shafts clutch couplings.

Employer

TWIFLEX LIMITED

Address

Ampthill Road

MK42 9RD

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Training

Training provider

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply

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

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Closing date: 14 Aug 2022