Toolmaking Apprentice

GARNER ALUMINIUM EXTRUSIONS LIMITED

Derbyshire, DE56 2JJ

Closes in 27 days (Sunday 13 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 August 2024

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Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful company in the aluminum extrusion and manufacturing sector as their new toolroom apprentice. The role will involve machining, turning and maintaining production tooling.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Pay will be dependent on age and previous experience. Regular pay reviews throughout apprenticeship.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 16 October

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

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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

  • Machining of tools
  • Turning of tools
  • Quality control of machined tools
  • Inspection of machined tools
  • Maintenance of machined tools

Where you’ll work

Firs Works

Heage Firs

Belper

Derbyshire

DE56 2JJ

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

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected
to work towards the Engineering Technician Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

You will also work towards the below qualifications as part of the apprenticeship: 

  • Level 2 Foundation Competence
  • Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • Level 3 Development Competence

Day release will be at Learning Unlimited, Derby, Pride Park. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this company

Formed in early 2018 by Roger Hartshorn, who after 40 years experience in the fenestration industry saw the opening for a modern UK based aluminum extruder. Trade extrusions are produced on our state-of-the-art SMS HYBREX aluminum press and delivered using our own logistics fleet, for consistent deliveries from known drivers. We've invested over £15 million to-date in ensuring our service and quality is second to none. Designed and refurbished to the highest standards, our 100,000 sq ft factory, based in Derbyshire is the most modern aluminum facility in the UK. Our attention to detail enables us to offer the most reliable, consistent service possible.

https://garnalex.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential for full time employment for the right candidate 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

James Sayles

saylesj@chesterfield.ac.uk

07929669938

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000273237.

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Closes in 27 days (Sunday 13 October at 11:59pm)

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