Apprentice Machinist
W KNOWLES LTD
HECKMONDWIKE, WF16 9JT
Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September)
Posted on 2 May 2024
Contents
Summary
This is a great position for a candidate looking to start a career into engineering. the successful apprentice in the role will be learning how to use all the machine tools in a traditional machine shop.
- Annual wage
- £12,979.20 a year
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 October
- Duration
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3 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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1
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
Duties will include;
- Shadowing engineers
- Hand tool work
- Turning
- Milling
- Drilling
- Learning all aspects of machine work
Where you’ll work
6 CHAPEL LANE
HECKMONDWIKE
WF16 9JT
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
CALDERDALE COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- The successful candidate will work towards a level 3 engineering technician qualification
- Delivery method TBC
All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:
- An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English Language (grade 4/C 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
- Team working
- Reliable
- Focused
- Accuracy skills
About this company
Wilson Knowles & Sons is a family owned Textile Engineering firm, which has operated from its Heckmondwike base since 1861. The business is now run by the Great-Great Grandson of the founder. Wilson Knowles manufactures a range of fibre opening and preparatory machinery.
After this apprenticeship
- Depends on the candidate, to be discussed upon completion of the apprenticeship
- Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the
apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CALDERDALE COLLEGE
Shannon Ingham
shannon.ingham@calderdale.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000248692.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September)
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