Sheet Metal Engineering Apprentice (Level 3)

GREENFIELD ENGINEERING (SHEET METAL) LTD

HOLSWORTHY, EX22 6ES

Closes on Friday 30 August

Posted on 12 April 2024

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Summary

We are looking to recruit Engineering Apprentices for the 2024/25 academic year. If you are seeking a career change or are leaving school or college with good GCSE grades and would like to pursue a career in Engineering, this could be a good option for you. The apprenticeship will be for 4 years and will include one day per week at College studying towards your qualifications.

Annual wage
£17,680 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 fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4.30pm and Friday, 7.30am to 2.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 September

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

4

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

  • During your 1st and 2nd years you will be studying towards the Metal Fabrication Standard AB242. 
  • Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed, but expected one day per week at College studying towards your qualifications.
  • Qualifications earned could be any of the following;
    • 1) Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organisation EAL; GLH 750, or
    • 2) Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) – Awarding organisation Pearson; GLH 720 or
    • 3) Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Awarding organisation City & Guilds; GLH 720.

Where you’ll work

NEET WAY

HOLSWORTHY IND. ESTATE

HOLSWORTHY

EX22 6ES

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

PETROC

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

    • 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 5)
    • Mathematics (grade 5)
    • Science (grade 5)

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working

    Other requirements

    Practical individuals who are naturally good working with their hands. Reliable hardworking, ambitious and committed individuals required.

    About this company

    This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a leading sheet metal manufacturer, operating some of the most advanced automated equipment in the industry. A fast growing and progressive company who are looking to recruit organised and well-motivated individuals.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    • Within Greenfield Engineering, there is the potential to progress to a Senior Management position

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    GREENFIELD ENGINEERING (SHEET METAL) LTD

    Simon Walker

    simon@greenfieldengineering.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000243880.

    Apply now

    Closes on Friday 30 August

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