Apprentice Maintenance Engineer BLUE DIAMOND MACHINE TOOLS LTD

Apprentice required to support the business to rebuild and refurbish almost any type of machine, including grinders, lathes, friction welders, mills, saws, slotters and more.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    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 - Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000149451

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To work safely at all times
  • Learn how to follow and understand engineering drawings
  • To rebuild and repair various machinery 
  • To test machinery to ensure it meets the high standards expected

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

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

College attendance required one day per week.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A career as a maintenance engineer. Potential to progress on to an HNC/HND in engineering.   

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above, A-C FS Level 2) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above, A-C FS Level 2) Essential

About the employer

Blue Diamond Machine Tools Ltd specialises in the sale of quality machine tools, both manual and C.N.C. Established for over 40 years and based in the North East of England, we offer used, refurbished and retro-fitted machinery. We also provide a rebuilding and refurbishment service to any make or type of machine tool, including special purpose machines. These can be manual or CNC machines.

Employer

BLUE DIAMOND MACHINE TOOLS LTD

Address

UNIT 6B HACKWORTH

INDUSTRIAL PARK

SHILDON

DL4 1HG

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Training

Training provider

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Contact

Paul Clark

pclark@darlington.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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