Apprentice Machinist Engineer KIRKSTALL PRECISION LTD

This is a great Machinist apprenticeship opportunity for anyone looking to start a great career within a company that is the leading precision engineering sub-contractor to the global medical instrumentation sector.

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Closing date: 22 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

    £14k / £16k / £18K /24k Plus when qualified yearly

  • Working week

    7:00 to 15:30 Monday to Thursday 7:00 to 14:30 Friday

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    25 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000178231

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Work on the latest 5 Axis technologically using the latest software and ERP systems
  • Work on the latest multi-Axis technologically using the latest software and ERP systems
  • Keeping the manufacturing department running efficiently
  • Follow technical drawings
  • Supporting machinists
  • Keeping the shop organized while maintaining quality and safety standards

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

Machinist Technician L3

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. In addition, learners will need to be allocated 20% of their contracted hours per week to concentrate on any development activities set.

Functional Skills qualifications (If required):

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

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Permanent position after completion of apprenticeship. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number 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

Kirkstall Precisions are a precision CNC engineering company that work mainly in the medical device sector. They work in a high precision and highly regulated industry machining small batch complex parts for their customers.

Employer

KIRKSTALL PRECISION LTD

Address

UNIT G5 & G6 WYTHER GREEN

WYTHER PARK IND ESTATE

LEEDS

LS5 3AR

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Training

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Contact

James Lund

apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

01132846464

Apprenticeship standard

Machining technician

Level 3 (A level)

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