Machining Technician Apprenticeship B&H.PT. LIMITED

We are offering a great opportunity to study a Level 3 Machining Technician apprenticeship. B&H provides high tolerance large scale tooling for the most demanding of industries including aerospace, automotive and the defence sectors. They have also contributed to some of the largest and most important projects within the aerospace sector.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

  • Working week

    You will be based at Unit 6 Kenwood Rd, Stockport, SK5 6PH. The role will not include weekend work. Monday - Thursday 07:30 to 16:30; Friday 07:30 to 12:30

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    21 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000136685

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff
  • To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the department
  • Learning and understanding the importance of health and safety within the workspace and the college
  • To develop the skills to construct or modify equipment from verbal instructions and drawings to a high degree of precision
  • To learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair
  • To maintain a logbook (to the required standards as determined by your qualification) over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects that have been undertaken and the skills learned
  • To maintain and to ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace and work areas
  • To perform any other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the post holder

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

  • If successful in completing your apprenticeship, you will achieve a qualification titled Machining Technician Level 3
  • You will complete your training at Tameside College at our Beaufort Road campus, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6NX. You will be attending one day a week

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once qualified, you could progress in the following ways…

  • Progress onto higher level education (Level 4 upwards) such as a HND/HNC
  • Progress onto different parts of the workplace, such as the quality/management career paths

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You will be operating/working beside heavy machinery. You will have strict PPE requirements. There may be elements of heavy lifting included and manual labour.

About the employer

B&H precision tooling is a worldwide supplier of tooling for the aerospace industry, specialising in the design and manufacture of large invar layup tools for composite airframe components. B&H Precision Tooling provides high tolerance large scale tooling for the most demanding of industries including aerospace, automotive and the defence sectors. B&H has contributed to some of the largest and most important projects within the aerospace sector including the A320, A380, A350, B787, B747-800, C-17, A400M and F35JSF programs. B&H has worked with high profile customers such as Airbus, Bombardier, GE and has also produced tools for research and development, including the UK's Next Generation Composite Wing (NGCW) development programme. B&H completes the entire manufacturing process in house. Design, Fabrication, Machining, Finishing and Inspection are all carried out internally, enabling greater control of timescales, cost and quality.

Employer

B&H.PT. LIMITED

Address

UNIT 6

KENWOOD ROAD

STOCKPORT

SK5 6PH

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Training

Training provider

TAMESIDE COLLEGE

Contact

Amber Thorpe

amber.thorpe@tameside.ac.uk

0161 909 5706

Apprenticeship standard

Machining technician

Level 3 (A level)

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