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Engineering Technician Machinist Apprentice L.B. BENTLEY LIMITED

Apprentices will spend the 1st year full time at GET. 2nd year the apprentices will learn manual lathes and milling, spending time in Assembly & Test and Inspection to learn about the business. 3rd/4th year the apprentices will develop their skills in CNC milling and turning machines, also spending time in other areas of the business.

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

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,028.00

  • Working week

    Days Monday to Thursday 07:00 - 15:45, Friday 07:00 - 12:45

    Total hours per week: 38.75

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    11 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000107851

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Training on manual lathe and milling machines to make simple parts and develop skills.
• Progressing onto make jigs and fixtures.
• Learn to understand detailed drawings and the application of geometric tolerance symbols.
• Learn to accurately measure parts and the machine shop paperwork system.
• Learn about other departments in the business.
• Develop product, business and industry knowledge.
• Training on CNC machines with a mentor, learning techniques in turning, milling and programming.
• Continue to learn advanced measurement techniques, CMM and surface finish requirements.

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

Level 3 apprenticeship certificate over 3 years including - 

Level 2 competence qualification 

Level 3 competence qualification 

Level 3 knowledge qualification 

See (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-technician-v1-1) for detailed outline

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

LB Bentley's apprenticeship forms part of our succession planning strategy. We expect Apprentices to complete their training as a qualified and fully trained Machining Technician, however, there are opportunities in many areas of the business that require the same level of product, business and industry understanding.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Number skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

This Apprenticeship Scheme is a four year programme. It is a great opportunity, but will require a lot of hard work and dedication. Learners will be expected to be flexible and learn various skills in different areas of the business. The products we design and manufacture are bespoke, highly engineered and high quality, so our manufacturing process requires high precision and attention to detail, whilst very interesting it can be a challenge. From the second year you will work towards achieving your qualification both practically and theoretically, and also contribute towards production work. Failure to complete the programme may also result in failure to remain in employment.

About the employer

Established in 1972, LB Bentley is a global leader in a range of products that deliver creative and innovative engineered solutions. As part of the Severn Group we have the flexibility to develop our product range, further enabling our engineered solutions to be deployed in the world’s most extreme environments. We are a mechanical engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of specialised bespoke products - small bore subsea valves for the oil & gas industry, and filtration & drying solutions for industries such as the MOD, oil & gas, power, manufacturing.

Employer

L.B. BENTLEY LIMITED

Address

LB Bentley Ltd

Unit C, Kingfisher Business Park

London Road

GL5 2BY

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Training

Training provider

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023