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Apprentice Tool Maker SAMUEL HEATH AND SONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

This is an exciting role and opportunity to join a company which has been established for over 130 years. The opportunity is to become an integral part of a team dedicated to craftsmanship and quality.

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Closing date: 01 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,920.00

  • Working week

    Hours: 30 hours minimum. Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays. Breaks: morning and lunch.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    31 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000102460

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The toolmaker will be part of a small team responsible for:

  • Designing, manufacturing, developing and maintaining bespoke tooling to be used in prototyping & production
  • Producing small batches of components
  • They will be required to work closely with both the design and production teams to ensure an efficient and effective turnaround of tooling to a high standard to support both new product introduction and exiting products

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

The apprentice will be taking the following:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

The apprentice will gain their Level 3 Engineering technician standard qualification on completion. 

The apprentice will attend James Watt College once per week in order to do their coursework and training

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A long-term career with the opportunity to progress within the organisation.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

About the employer

It is almost two centuries since the first machines began to turn at Samuel Heath’s factory in Birmingham, at the heart of England. Craftsmanship and integrity were our core principles then and remain so now as we approach manufacturing and design with an authority afforded by confidence in our heritage.

Employer

SAMUEL HEATH AND SONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Address

Cobden Works

Leopold Street

Birmingham

B12 0UJ

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Training

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Contact

Lisa Buller

lisa.buller@bmet.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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