Engineering Apprentice HORSTMAN DEFENCE SYSTEMS LIMITED
Hortsman are looking to recruit Level 3 Engineering Apprentices to work with our Manufacturing Engineers and Design Engineers, and to grow your understanding of the design of our products and the processes behind the manufacturing of them. You will also spend time in other departments, such as our Quality Department, to get obtain understanding of the business. Duties include: Spending time undertaking tasks in our CNC machine shop and undertaking assembly tasks in our assembly department.
Closing date: 31 May 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£19,124.00
Salary increases per year of apprenticeship – it is based on a % of our Skilled CNC machinist rate. Annual inflationary company wide pay review. Non contractual bonus based on business performance, equivalent to around 1 to 2 weeks pay.
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Working week
Year 1 college full time, term time only. Then: 7.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 12.30pm, Friday
Total hours per week: 37.0
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Expected duration
42 Months
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Possible start date
12 Aug 2024
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Date posted
17 Apr 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000245448
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Positions
5 available
What you will do in your working day
- Spending time undertaking tasks in our CNC machine shop
- Undertaking assembly tasks in our Assembly department
- Working with our Manufacturing Engineers and Design Engineers to get a better understanding of the design of our products and the processes behind the manufacturing of them
- You will also spend time in other departments, such as our Quality Department, to get a wider understanding of the business
The training you will be getting
- Engineering technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
- Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - for all starts from 1st July 2017.
Classroom and work-based teaching and assessment to monitor, knowledge, skills, and behaviours to ensure industry competencies.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- CNC / Manual Machine Operative
- Assembly Technician
- Process Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Quality Inspector
- Machining Technician
- Engineering Technician.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
HORSTMAN DEFENCE SYSTEMS LIMITED
Address
Locksbrook Road
Bath
Avon
BA1 3EX
Training
Training provider
BATH 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
Laura Joy
01225 328752
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
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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