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Engineering Apprenticeship - Manufacturing Operator JENKS & CATTELL ENGINEERING LIMITED

As an apprentice Manufacturing Operator, you will learn every manufacturing service of the business including laser cutting, fabrication, spot, projection and robotic welding, press operating and tool setting.

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Closing date: 02 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    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

    Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5pm, Friday – 8.30am-1.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000084293

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

With a vast amount of knowledge of all the processes at Jenks & Cattell Engineering, the candidate will not just be able to operate the equipment, they will be invited to input cost and time saving ideas and efficiencies to the business such as faster processes, better line-ups and improved manufacturing mapping of each process for particular components.

This candidate will work closely with the Maintenance Engineer to ensure all equipment is working safely, and to the most efficient speeds possible. Ideally, the candidate will have an interest and understanding of the mechanical engineering environment and metal components.

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

L3 Engineering Technician.

After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)

After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Plus one of the following

  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology (QCF) – for starts up to June 2017 only
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies (QCF) - for starts up to June 2017 only
  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – for all starts from 1st July 2017

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There may be a permanent position available after successful completion of this apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Jenks & Cattell Engineering were established in 1886 and are one of the most experienced metal work companies in the UK with presswork, laser cutting and welding facilities. We mainly supply the automotive, EV and off-highway/engine industry. We have planned growth and secure business to grow by a further £5m in 3 years. Our current goals include improving efficiency of our equipment and processes, investment in new machinery including a 5-axis laser and enhancing our Target Zero philosophy. We like to grow all of our apprentices to full time roles and further education and have done for over a decade.

Employer

JENKS & CATTELL ENGINEERING LIMITED

Address

Neachells Lane

Wednesfield

Wolverhampton

WV11 3PU

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Training

Training provider

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Contact

Clare McAuliffe

mcauliffec@wolvcoll.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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