Apprentice Engineer OASTON ENGINEERING LTD

We are offering an apprenticeship for an enthusiastic person who is interested in a career in CNC precision engineering, with the opportunity of a full-time position once satisfactorily completing the apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 19 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,707.84

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Mon – Thurs 07:30 – 16:00 (09:50-10:00 tea break & 13:00 -13:30 lunch) Fri 06:00 – 13:00 (09:50-10:00 tea break)

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    08 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    10 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000211161

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Operating CNC machines
  • Operating manual drills & slitting machines
  • Learning how to use calibrated measuring equipment
  • Learning how to follow Job Cards & read Drawings
  • Deburring Parts
  • General Housekeeping
  • Assisting other Engineers when required
  • Working to Health & Safety guidelines

The training you will be getting

Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (knowledge and skills).

The successful candidate will follow Lean Manufacturing Level 2 with NWSLC at our Nuneaton campus on a one week block delivery every 5 weeks.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

A chance to progress on to a higher level qualification or a permanent position for the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Desired

Things to consider

This can be a physically demanding role in an industrial environment. Expect to wear overalls and for those overalls to get dirty.

About the employer

Oaston Engineering is a family run business, it was founded by the late John Ashby and became a Ltd Company in 1995

Employer

OASTON ENGINEERING LTD

Address

7 PTARMINGAN PLACE

ATTLEBOROUGH IND ESTATE

NUNEATON

CV11 6RX

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Training

Training provider

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Aysha Beeson

aysha.beeson@nwslc.ac.uk

07971120400

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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