Toolmaking Apprentice

Garnalex

Derbyshire (DE56 2JJ)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 10 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 January 2025

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Summary

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

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 12 March

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

  • 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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • 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 aluminium extruder. Trade extrusions are produced on our state-of-the-art SMS HYBREX aluminium 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 aluminium 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 progression to a full-time position. 

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 VAC1000297075.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 10 March at 11:59pm)

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