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Technical Apprentice LASERSHAPE LIMITED

Working alongside our Estimation & planning teams preparing quotations for customers & jobs for manufacture, using CAD/CAM and ERP systems.

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,192.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    05 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000083236

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful candidate will work with our estimation & planning teams to produce quotations, process sales orders and make them production ready.

Other duties include:

  • Work with customer supplied drawings and CAD to compile quotations for various manufacturing processes
  • Use CAD/CAM software to produce offline programs for our CNC machinery
  • Work closely with our material stores and purchasing teams to maintain stock availability
  • Assist in the preparation of paperwork for our shopfloor

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

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected to work towards the Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

As part of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will work towards:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
  • Portfolio of Evidence
  • Gateway preparation
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment, you may be required to complete maths and English Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential for full time employment upon completion.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

About the employer

Lasershape are a sub-contract engineering solution company based in Chilwell, Nottingham and was established in 1988. We are a make to print company and manufacture using laser and water cutting techniques, pressing, light machining, welding and fabrication, powder coating. We provide various components and fabricated product to a number of sectors including but not limited to Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, Defence, Retail and Rail.

Employer

LASERSHAPE LIMITED

Address

Chilwell Meadows Business Park Brailsford Way Chilwell

Nottingham

NG9 6DH

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Training

Training provider

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Contact

Sam Singh-Eyley

singh-eyleys1@chesterfield.ac.uk

01246 500500

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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