Apprentice Machinist

W KNOWLES LTD

HECKMONDWIKE, WF16 9JT

Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September)

Posted on 2 May 2024

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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

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 October

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

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.

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Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September)

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