Engineering Operative Apprentice

PATTERN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Walsall, WS9 8BZ

Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 15 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 September 2024


Summary

Excellent opportunity for someone who wants to get into engineering. Pattern Solutions has over 30 years’ experience in multiple areas of manufacturing. We are part of a group that produces high end products mainly in the automotive industry and we would like someone ambitious to join us and grow with the company.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Standard hrs are 37, Mon-Thurs (06.30-15.00hrs) including 30min unpaid lunch break (Fri 06:30 -11:30) Overtime will be required through busy periods.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 22 October

Duration

1 Year 3 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

  • College day release for NVQ Level 2
  • Learn CNC machining
  • Learn pattern making
  • General house keeping

Where you’ll work

Unit 3

Morton Court Anchor Brook Industrial Park

Aldridge

Walsall

WS9 8BZ

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

WALSALL COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Engineering Operative Level 2 Standard -

Mandatory qualifications:

  • Diploma in engineering operations (skills) Level 2
  • Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge) Level 2
  • Maths & English Functional Skills where required

You will attend Walsall College one day per week.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths & English (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Role will require working as a team Lifting will be required from time to time. You will be standing most of the day. Expected to maintain a clean & tidy workplace. Shadow and work alongside other engineers picking up skills along the way.

About this company

We as a manufacturer work with first tier suppliers to provide quality bespoke tooling for the provision of high-end Vacuum Forming, Polyurethane moulds, Compression moulds, CNC Trim Jigs and Checking Fixtures. We also produce Pattern Tooling for the Foundry industry. We are part of a larger group that manufacture and machine casting for the automotive industry. The other companies within the group are Sarginsons Industries based in Coventry and Nu-machine based in Hereford.

http://www.patternsolutions.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276810.

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Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 15 October at 11:59pm)

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