Technical Support Apprentice GENFAB LTD

Gen-Fab Limited is looking for a Technical Support Apprentice to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to join their team, to assist and learn in the CNC programming department in your first year at Gen-Fab. Your second year will involve liaising with customers, preparing quotes, helping organise material purchasing etc.

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

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Closing date: 03 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company. Shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    18 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000153951

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • The post holder will assist and learn in the CNC programming department in your first year at Gen-Fab
  • The second year will involve liaising with customers, preparing quotes, helping organise material purchasing etc.
  • You will also attend college to maintain your studies at the required level
  • You will be tasked with the programming of customer parts on a 2D CAD system, also besting of various parts of common thicknesses in the most efficient manner possible

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

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard on a Technical Support Technician 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 recognized 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, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Enthusiastic

Qualifications

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

About the employer

At Gen-Fab Limited, we specialise in steel fabrication and sheet metal fabrication to ISO 9000 standards. We are able to provide you with a wide range of expert services, including steel fabrication, profiling and press work services utilising the latest state-of-the-art cutting technology. You are guaranteed the highest quality workmanship from us at extremely competitive prices, and we provide our services to every manufacturing sector, including Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Mineral, Mining, Industrial and Construction. Additionally, we’re clock watchers. If you need laser cutting fast or a welding job completing quickly, we’re here to fulfil your requirements. In fact, we haven’t come across another fabrication and welding business yet that can match our lead times, and we have earned a reputation for being extremely knowledgeable and approachable over the years.

Employer

GENFAB LTD

Address

SHIRE ENGINEERING WORKS

SWINTON BRIDGE IND ESTATE

WHITE LEE ROAD

S64 8BH

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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