Engineering Apprentice (Machining)
WILLIAM HUGHES LTD
DORSET, DT10 2RZ
Closes on Saturday 31 August
Posted on 8 March 2024
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Summary
Do you have enthusiasm, drive and a commitment to a future in Engineering? Apply today if you do! A mechanical interest for engineering must be reflected in your application, be it through repairs to cars/bikes etc., or a general interest in Engineering. After completing the Apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
- Annual wage
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£14,196 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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08.00 - 16.30 Monday - Thursday, 08.00 - 15.30 Friday
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 September
- Duration
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3 Years 7 Months
- Positions available
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3
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
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This will include 2 days at College in the first year, then 1 day a week for the following 2 years. The final year will be spent solely in the workplace.
The training will teach the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Machining Technician standard. On completion the apprentice will receive EAL L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge), Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) (Development Technical Knowledge), City and Guilds Machining technician (1273).
Where you’ll work
STATION ROAD
STALBRIDGE
DORSET
DT10 2RZ
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
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Your training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Any (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Any (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Science (grade A*-C or 9-4)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Multi-Tasking
- Enthusiastic
- Hardworking
- Committed
- Reliable and Punctual
- Work to instructions
- Be able to retain information
Other requirements
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applicants have been received. NOTE: If your application is successful, you must attend an initial interview with Yeovil College before your details are put forward to this employer. This will be arranged by an invitation from the College. This is not an interview for the job, just to assess your suitability for the Apprenticeship
About this company
William Hughes specialises in the design and manufacture of custom-made springs, wire forms and assemblies. For over two centuries, the company has been at the forefront of the UK wire industry. From humble beginnings in Drury Lane, London, the company is now a global supplier of components to the automotive, aerospace, medical and more industries with major manufacturing facilities both in the UK and Bulgaria. To survive in today's economy, having the ability to give customers what they need as quickly and cost effectively as possible, while maintaining the utmost level of quality, is key. William Hughes achieves this goal by substantial annual investment in the most advanced equipment, much of it CNC based, keeping pace with constant technological evolution, and by nurturing a long-term, skilled workforce capable of working to the most stringent quality standards.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the Apprenticeship will then lead to further progression and advancement within the company. Many of our Apprentices go on to senior roles in the Company, both in the UK and in our European companies in Poland and Bulgaria.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Wendy Jenkins
studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk
01935845380
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000236537.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 31 August
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