Engineering Machinist Apprentice C.W.FLETCHER & SONS,LIMITED

CW Fletchers & Sons Limited are looking for two Engineering Machinist Apprentices to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to join their team. They are looking for an Apprentice who is driven, motivated and enjoys Engineering. This role will start in their toolroom, learning how to utilise a range of machinery and equipment.

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

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Closing date: 03 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,851.04

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    20 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    05 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000161049

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This apprenticeship will provide you with the opportunity to progress within different areas of the business. These could include but are not limited to Toolmaker, Conventional Machinist, CNC Machinist as well as some office based roles.

Role and responsibilities:

  • Learn how to interpret engineering drawings
  • Learn how to operate safely and effectively within a manufacturing environment
  • Learn how to operate metalworking machinery / equipment to produce new jigs, fixtures, form tools and general tooling to engineering drawings
  • Learn to maintain, repair and improve existing jigs, fixtures, form tools and general tooling
  • Learn the required hand and bench skills for jig / tool manufacture and maintenance

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 Machinist - 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, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Work independently, Interpersonal skills, Multitask, Self motivated, Enthusiastic

Qualifications

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

About the employer

CW Fletcher and Sons have been providing manufacturing solutions to our customers for over 130 years and have quietly built up an enviable reputation for doing the right thing, on time, at the right price. Our offerings include fabrications, machined fabrications and complex machining. When you partner with CW Fletcher and Sons Limited, peace of mind and optimised supply chains are part of the package.

Employer

C.W.FLETCHER & SONS,LIMITED

Address

Sterling Works Mansfield Road

Wales Bar Kiveton Park

Sheffield

S26 5PQ

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Training

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contact

AMRC Training Centre 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