Machining Apprentice GATEWAY ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LTD

The successful candidate will work for a successful, well-established company, based in Nantwich. They will be trained to program and operative CNC and MC machinery working under the supervision of the Ferrite Machining Specialists. The role requires a driven individual who can think outside of the box and thrives on challenges.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,324.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday from 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm. A flexible approach to the working hours will be required. Sometimes working patterns may vary e.g. 7.00am - 3.00pm or 11.00am - 7.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 39.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    19 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000174852

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful candidate will be trained, following machine shop safe working practices and procedural guidelines, to program CNC and NC machinery. 

Key tasks will include (but not limited to):

  • Operating NC and CNC machines
  • Carrying out detailed test procedures
  • Creating CAD drawings and managing the CAD database
  • Carrying out day-to-day tasks of the machine shop
  • Working to the machines job schedules
  • Managing stock of machine tools and work holdings

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

Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard which includes:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (skills)
  • Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge)
  • Functional skills in maths or English (if requried)
  • Learning will take place in the workplace with the need to attend training with NSEGTA when required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • On completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to discuss further progression routes or full-time employment opportunities

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C/4) Desired

About the employer

Gateway Electronic Components was founded in 2000 by a team of industry professionals time-served in the franchised components distributor sector. With unrivalled expertise in finding ways of bringing innovative supply solutions to customers seeking to release substantial costs from the procurement process. Gateway trades from a single UK location in Nantwich, Cheshire ideally placed close to ports and airports, freight hubs and the road and rail transport infrastructure. Trading with more than 1000 customers in over 50 countries; the company offers significant profile inventories from its base of world-class manufacturers.​

Employer

GATEWAY ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LTD

Address

INNOVATION HOUSE

BEAM HEATH WAY

NANTWICH

CW5 6PQ

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Training

Training provider

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Contact

Vikki

vikki@nsegta.co.uk

01782213485

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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