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Engineering Apprentice TORR SCIENTIFIC LTD

Torr Scientific Ltd are recruiting for an apprentice to join their team, in Bexhill, East Sussex. Supporting the engineering team in TSL’s machine shop, the successful candidate will gain experience of metal turning, milling, polishing and welding.

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Closing date: 01 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    8:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 8:30 to 14:30 Fridays with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    02 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000072612

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will learn how to do the following tasks:

  • Maintaining accurate production paperwork
  • Ensuring that the machine shop is kept clean and tidy
  • Communicating with other departments
  • TIG welding (with training)
  • Turning/boring out edges and polishing them.

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

20% of your contracted working hours will be spent on training. Training is anything where you are learning any skills, knowledge and behaviours relevant to the job role. Training will include day release to college, meetings with your assessor, written assignments, research, mock assessments, putting together your portfolio of evidence, being mentored, shadowing other members of staff etc. Day release will be from East Sussex College's, Ore Valley Campus, term time only.

On successful completion of this apprenticeship learners will achieve a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Engineering Operations (knowledge). You will also complete the Level 2 Engineering Operative Standard and receive either a grade Pass or Distinction.

For all apprentices that don't have a maths adn English GCSE at grade C or above, or 4 or above, or equivalent, they will study Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English during their day in college each week and be upskilled to Level 2.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A permanent role at TSL may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Excellent attention to detail, Good listener, Carry out instructions, Calm, Proactive, A desire to learn new skills, Work under pressure, Supportive to colleagues

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Literature or Language and maths (Grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills) Essential

Things to consider

Applicants should have a foundation knowledge of safe working practice within an engineering environment and it would be beneficial to have completed a technical subject.

About the employer

TSL is an innovative company that brings together a unique range of expertise, skills, and equipment from the fields of thin film vacuum coating, technical glass-working, vacuum instrumentation and electron-optics, to service the world’s leading scientific research institutions and OEM manufacturers of industrial and medical testing equipment. TSL manufactures X-ray anodes and UHV Viewports, and processes anti-reflective coatings. The company was established in 1998 and the employees of the company have many years of experience in the UHV and Electron-Optical industries. High quality components and instrumentation are manufactured in cleanroom conditions, and facilities include vacuum furnaces, TIG welding, helium leak testing, e-beam and sputter coating systems, a glass shop and high-end optical test equipment. TSL recognises that a company’s greatest asset is its employees. All staff have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, legal information, bereavement support and medical information, plus a 24/7 helpline for them and their immediate family. Financial and retirement planning advice is also available via on-site visits from an independent financial advisor.

Employer

TORR SCIENTIFIC LTD

Address

UNIT 11 PEBSHAM RURAL PARK

PEBSHAM LANE

BEXHILL-ON-SEA

TN40 2RZ

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Training

Training provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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