Apprentice machinist HYDRA PERM CO LTD

Hydra-Perm-Co-Ltd is are looking for an apprentice machinist to join the team. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start their career as an engineer. You will need to understand drawings to produce required parts.

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Closing date: 23 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,707.84

    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

    08:30- 17:00 Monday- Thursday 08:30- 16:00 Friday

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    26 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000153701

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Using a radal arm drill to machine castings to manufacture assemblies
  • Use milling machinines to prepare castings to specified measurements
  • Learning to understand drawings to produce required parts

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

  • Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Level 3
  • 42 months plus 3 months EPA

This apprenticeship will be delivered through a mixture of college and work based learning. Successful candidates will attend our Printworks Campus one day per week to learn the skills/ knowledge required to be successful within this role. They will also receive a visit once a month in their place of work from their assessor, where delivery will take place on a one to one basis. 

Employers must satisfy themselves that apprentices are ready for their end point assessment. Apprentices must demonstrate that they meet the following criteria:

  • Achieved a minimum Level 2 English and maths
  • Satisfactory completion of the formal training plan agreed with the apprentice by the employer
  • Sufficient evidence in the form of a portfolio to allow the apprentice to consistently demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours as described in the standard
  • Complete a minimum of 20% of their contracted hours allocated to off the job training

The end-point assessment is synoptic and takes place at the end of the apprentice’s learning and development (final three months).  It will consist of a performance assessment in the workplace - logbook / portfolio of evidence. Knowledge/practical assessments and assignments.

These are carried out after the apprentice has met the required criteria to pass the Gateway process. The apprenticeship is graded a pass, distinction or fail based on performance in the end-point assessment.

Functional Skills qualifications (If required):

  • Functional Skill in English
  • Functional Skill in maths
  • + Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • + Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

This standard will meet the professional standards of the Engineering Council for registration as Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) by an appropriate Professional Engineering Institution.

In addition above to also provide following training

  • Basic fault finding
  • Soldering 
  • Reading circuit diagrams 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Permantent position is available. 


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Hydra-Perm-Co-Ltd is a 2nd generation family business established in 1991. We are a team of specialist hydraulic engineers providing bespoke products. Our client base spans many industries and sectors both nationally and internationally.

Employer

HYDRA PERM CO LTD

Address

UNIT 20

SILVER COURT

INTERCITY WAY

LS13 4LY

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Training

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Contact

Apprenticeship team

apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

01132846464

Apprenticeship standard

Machining technician

Level 3 (A level)


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