Multi skilled Machinist Apprentice SHEFFIELD PRECISION MEDICAL LTD

Sheffield Precision Medical Limited are looking for a Multi Skilled Machinist Apprentice to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to join their team. The Apprentice will be able to demonstrate a positive attitude towards the continuous improvement of their own work and that of a highly skilled team.

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

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Closing date: 03 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,335.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday – Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    20 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000132181

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate initiative, be flexible, and able to work well under pressure. The apprentice will spend between one to three months in each section learning skills before moving to the next, every month the apprentice will have catch-up meeting with the technical team to monitor or direct their progress. 

Role & responsibilities:

These will include the following listed below and other duties may be assigned depending on the needs of the business:

  • Problem solving
  • Reading drawings
  • Inspect own work
  • Producing machined components to tight tolerances
  • Completing work to designated deadlines
  • Creating NC programmes from engineering drawings
  • Safe working within the section
  • Good housekeeping in the area of operation
  • Maintaining quality of work and adherence to work processes
  • Achieving the production schedule
  • Minimising machine downtime
  • Effective flow of work in and out of section
  • Adhere to requirements of the company’s QA policies
    Ad hoc duties

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

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)
  • Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge)

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) - Machining
  • Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard on a Machnist - Advance Manufacturing Engineer pathway.  On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Multitask, Task orientated, Interpersonal skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths Higher Paper (Grade 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

Sheffield Precision Medical is the leading independent UK orthopaedic contract manufacturer. Specialising in high precision instrumentation for a global customer base, Sheffield Precision partner with OEM implant manufacturers to provide a complete solution from prototyping to new product introduction to volume manufacturing.

Employer

SHEFFIELD PRECISION MEDICAL LTD

Address

UNIT 1-3

WYLCUT HOUSE

316 PETRE STREET

S4 8LU

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Training

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contact

Recruitment Team

recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please follow the link to apply on the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre website and complete an application form. Once this has been received, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email response with the next steps of the application process. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close company vacancies, should they get filled, ahead of the published closing date.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 03 Jul 2023