Apprentice Machinist AVONMOUTH ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join Avonmouth Engineering Services Ltd as a Apprentice Machinist. Your duties will include machine setting, manufacturing components to tight tolerance, plus much more.

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Closing date: 02 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,260.00

    25 days holiday plus bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance 4 x annual salary Company sick pay ½ day Friday Refer a friend policy

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 1.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198068

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Avonmouth Engineering Services Ltd are a rapid response, full scope supplier of electromechanical products and services. Providing engineering services, new equipment, workshop services, site services and parts for HV/MV/LV motors and generators, pumps, gearboxes and other rotating machinery.

Task and Training details:

To machine and manufacture/repair engineering components for customers of Avonmouth Engineering Services from drawings, samples or instructions.

Working in a high pace environment.

  • Machine setting
  • Manufacturing components to tight tolerance
  • Using manual centre lathes
  • Using manual milling machines
  • Using slotting machines
  • Using borer’s
  • Operate a variety of engineering machine tools in accordance with current H&S legislation
  • Produce work that is of a good standard in a timely manner
  • Be flexible in consideration of working hours
  • Carry out self-inspection of work before passing to customer
  • Self-motivation to work on own or as a team, as required
  • Work in a clean and safe manner, keeping tidy as you go
  • All other reasonable tasks and duties as and when required

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

Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

All elements of the role will be taught through the established processes of in-house learning and an engineering qualification with BEMA/Swatpro.

  • Year 1 - BEMA training centre, Yate
  • Year 2 - Avonmouth Engineering Services Ltd and day release to BEMA training centre
  • Year 3 onwards - Employer

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Starting on apprenticeship wage, following the completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to progress within the company and become an integral part of the team

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4-9) Desired

Things to consider

Travel to and from BEMA in Yate, Bristol for year 1 and to the factory for years 2-4.

About the employer

Avonmouth Engineering Services Ltd are a rapid response, full scope supplier of electromechanical products and services. Providing engineering services, new equipment, workshop services, site services and parts for HV/MV/LV motors and generators, pumps, gearboxes and other rotating machinery. They employee engineering specialists who understand mechanical and electrical plant and equipment. They operate in many key markets and have a proven track record of ensuring operational efficiency as well as cost benefits for a wide variety of process lines. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join a well-established engineering organisation. They have a wealth of experience and knowledge, that they would love to share with someone who is willing to give 100% commitment back to them. The apprentice will be supported every step of the way, to complete the apprenticeship and start a career in engineering.

Employer

AVONMOUTH ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD

Address

Unit 1

St. Andrews Road

Avonmouth

BS11 9HS

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Training

Training provider

SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Machining technician

Level 3 (A level)

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