Engineering Apprentice

Goodman Mould Tools

HERTFORD, SG13 7GX

Closes in 29 days (Sunday 25 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 February 2024


Summary

Exciting opportunity to learn all aspects of mould making. For the ideal candidate there is a lot of opportunity to progress into different and more challenging roles within the business. Duties will include learning all aspects of fitting and manual machinery.

Annual wage
£15,189.72 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30 Friday 08:00 - 15:30. (Exact tbc)

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 9 September

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Harlow College offers 2 different routes through the Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard.

Qualifications achieved:

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Competence)
Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Knowledge)
You will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Competence) - Machining / Mechatronics
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Machining/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Knowledge)

Where you’ll work

10 CENTRUS

MEAD LANE

HERTFORD

SG13 7GX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

HARLOW COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade Grade C/Level 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade Grade C/Level 4 or above)
  • Engineering (grade Grade 4/C or above)
  • Engineering (grade Level 2 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Self motivated
  • Punctual

Other requirements

Applicants must have some learning, experience and understanding of engineering as some duties will require this. Good timekeeping Attention to detail Team player Common sense Free car parking available Walking distance from Hertford East (@10 minutes) Walking distance from Hertford Bus Station (@15 minutes)

About this company

With over 50 years experience in blow mould industry, GMT was a well established reputation for providing quality moulds for the food, beverage, beauty and agricultural industries, both in the UK and overseas. We work closely with clients offering a complete product design service from inception to manufacture and delivery, from single cavity to 28 cavity moulds. We have the latest mould making machinery sourced globally to keep up with the latest technology.

http://gmtools.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • This is a permanent position.  There is a lot of chance for progression into CAD/CAM roles within the company for the right candidate.  Training in ongoing at all times.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HARLOW COLLEGE

Kellie Tighe

Ktighe@harlow-college.ac.uk

07377125961

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000230049.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Sunday 25 August at 11:59pm)

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