Engineering Spring Maker Apprentice at Goss Springs

Summary

No direct experience is necessary as full training will be given to the successful candidate, but an aptitude towards manufacturing along with a desire to learn new skills are essential requirements for this role, as Goss Springs' long-term aim is to develop the person into a skilled Spring Maker.

Wage

£22,500 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, working hours TBC

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 June 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The successful trainee will be mentored and will be working alongside one of our skilled setters, gaining a broad appreciation of Spring Making.

Applicants must:

Be punctual, hard-working, trustworthy and have a keen eye for detail
Have good mathematics, along with spoken and written English skills, is also essential

In return, Goss Springs offers excellent work/life balance with a working week Monday to Thursday, giving employees a 3-day weekend every week!

Where you'll work

Goss Springs Ltd, Bower Hill Industrial Estate, Bower Hill
Epping
CM16 7BN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE WKCIC GROUP

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.
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

Engineering Fitter Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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

Other requirements

Up-to £439.56 per week depending upon age and experience. 2 positions available. Ideal apprentice(s) to be within a reasonable commuting distance to working site (up to 1 hour).

About this company

Goss Springs Ltd is a family-owned company that specialise in the manufacture and assembly of precision springs, wire forms and pressings. The company has over 60 years of experience in the Spring and Press industry and are ISO9001:2015 and AS/EN 9100 approved. We supply many industries, world-wide, including Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy.

After this apprenticeship

Future opportunities may be available. Applicants with some relevant or transferable skills could expect more, along with a company workplace pension. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory 6-month trial with performance being reviewed after an initial three-month period and again after six months.

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