Guhring- Level 3- Machining Engineering Apprenticeship

Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Apprentice to join our successful business as one of the leading manufacturers of precision tooling in Aston, Birmingham. The ideal candidate will be keen to progress in the world of engineering and have a passion and desire to understand the workings of machinery and precision cutting tools.

Wage: £16,489 a year
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Training course: Machining technician (level 3)
Hours: At Make UK Year 1- Mon-Thurs 8am-4.30pm, Fri 8am-12.30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 8 September
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

We're inviting passionate individuals to begin an exciting journey with us as an Engineering Apprentice. If you're intrigued by a hands-on role in a world-class production environment, and you are ready to launch your career, this is your chance to do so. Join our team and learn from our skilled engineers and let your skills shine in our dynamic environment. You'll spend significant time working with our qualified engineers, who will show you the ropes and train you in the skills necessary to become a successful manufacturing engineer. Additional training will also be available, with possible progression to further qualifications.

The apprenticeship role will be varied and will include:

Manufacture, inspect and certify components to defined specification.
Support the team leaders and supervisors in meeting the departmental and site objectives.
Set and operate equipment used in the manufacture of the Company’s defined products.
Control, update, back up and maintain issue of CNC programmes.
Monitor tool life and aid in the developing of process control by utilising pre-control & statistical process control techniques.
To ensure accurate booking to production orders within SAP.

Where you’ll work

ESTONE DRIVE
ASTON HALL ROAD
ASTON
BIRMINGHAM
B6 6BQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

EEF LIMITED

Your training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
Plan and organise own work and resources.
Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
Select machining process.
Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, downloading and editing programmes when using a CNC machine tool.
Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
Measure and check components.
Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
Apply ethical principles.
Apply team working principles.
Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
Plan and organise own work and resources.
Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
Select machining process.
Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, downloading and editing programmes when using a CNC machine tool.
Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
Measure and check components.
Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
Apply ethical principles.
Apply team working principles.

Your training plan

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

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence – in year 1, in 6-week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Competence - in years 2 to 4 in company.
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK.
In-house training in line with your requirements.
Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer.

On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification, which will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Science (or any other relevant subject) (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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Make UK and Guhring reserve the right to close this advert or change the closing date with no notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment.

About this company

Guhring Limited is a world class manufacturer of precision cutting tools and allied tooling for the engineering & manufacturing industries. Whether tools are selected from the vast standard, stocked Guhring range or manufactured to suit customers specifications then all can be supplied from leading tool distributors throughout the UK and Ireland.

https://www.guhring.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benefits: - Parking on site. - Company pension. - Annual bonus based on attendance. - Healthcare scheme + other benefits available!

After this apprenticeship

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to grow and apply the skills and knowledge gained. This ensures that you develop both technical competencies and practical skills essential in becoming a successful and long-serving manufacturing engineer with Guhring. Upon completion of this apprenticeship, there will be internal opportunities available within the company. This is a full-time position with the potential for level 4 HNC progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EEF LIMITED

Make UK Recruitment Team

asrecruitment@makeuk.org

01213447900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000307287.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 25 April 2025

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Company’s application instructions

To apply, please follow the link to Make UK's recruitment portal to submit your application. Please bear in mind that this is your first contact with the company, so make it count. Make UK and Guhring reserve the right to close this advert or change the closing date with no notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment.

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