WHS Plastics- Level 3- Machining/CNC Engineering Apprenticeship

Summary

As a machine/CNC section apprentice, you'll learn manual machining such as grinding, milling, and turning. You'll also operate CNC machines like millers, wire, and spark eroders, and learn how to program them. This includes modifying existing programs and using various software, including 5-axis programs.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Year 1: Mon-Thurs 8am-4.30pm, Fri 8am-12.30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
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

Key areas of responsibility, duties and the deliverables expected:

Maintain standards of Housekeeping and health & safety
Manufacture of new tooling to engineering drawings in line with timing plans
Carrying out proactive maintenance and upkeep on machines
Liaise with toolmakers, Cad/Cam programmers and designers
Maintain tooling to the correct standards and keep stock of all tools and holders
Reporting of any concerns, issues and repairs
Working in a systematic fashion following any instructions available
All work checked before taking off
Maintain working area to a high standard. Working to 5S’s
Good verbal communication skills
Work to the high tolerances
Adhere to company quality awareness
Meeting health and safety standards supporting others to do the same
Assist other areas of the business when required to carry out the same or similar tasks
Any other reasonable engineering duties required

Where you’ll work

Water Orton Lane

Minworth

B76 9BG

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

EEF LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including: 

● Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)  – off-the-job full-time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham in year 1
● Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) 
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
● In-house training in line with your requirements

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade C/4)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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

Commitment to the programme
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Practically Minded

Other requirements

Salary is age dependant.

About this company

WHS Plastics operates successfully in a highly competitive global marketplace, supporting major international companies in a variety of industries such as automotive, electronics, industrial and hygiene products. At the core of our business is the operation of cutting edge injection moulding processes. We deliver measurable benefits to customers and always strive to stay one step ahead of the competition. As part of the WHS Group, we have an enviable reputation for supplying world-class plastic products, while working in close partnership with customers with complete dedication to their requirements. We are a leading tier one supplier to many major motor manufacturers. A financially stable, private, family-owned company established in 1933 – we have constantly invested in our people, our equipment and facilities. WHS Plastics operates from two large facilities at our headquarters near Birmingham, employing more than 400 skilled and experienced staff.

After this apprenticeship

Great opportunities of future personal development on site.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is: