General Machinist Apprentice

APEX HYDRAULICS LTD

WEST YORKSHIRE (WF12 9QT)

Closes on Friday 25 April 2025

Posted on 5 March 2025


Summary

We are looking for an Engineering apprentice to join our friendly, hard-working team. The apprentice will learn to use various machinery and tools alongside completing necessary documentation accurately and efficiently.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 18 August

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

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

  • Machining components to precise specifications.

  • Operating CNC Lathe, CNC Grinding machines.

  • Using measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, and optical measuring tools.

  • Following safety protocols and ensuring all products are machined to the provided work instructions.

  • Completing all documentation accurately.

  • Keeping the machine area clean, tidy, and organised.

  • Complying with all health and safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Where you’ll work

TENTER FIELDS
THORNHILL RD BUS. PARK
DEWSBURY
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF12 9QT

Training

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

College or training organisation

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • The apprentice will be expected to attend college one day per week, the rest of the week will be spent on site.
  • All work/portfolio will be uploaded to the CRM system Aptem
  • Skills coach will visit the work place every 4-6 weeks
  • The apprentice will be entitled to 6 hours 'off the job' every week for training, shadowing colleagues and/or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please ensure you are able to commute to and from the workplace easily and reliably. This is a highly sought after apprenticeship, so please only apply if you have a genuine interest in this field.

About this company

We not only lead the market in the repair of hydraulic cylinders, we are also a leading hydraulic cylinder manufacturer. Our experience spans across sectors, and our experience in design & development means that we are equipped to understand your project requirements and deliver the hydraulic solution that best fits the desired application. We are a leading supplier of hydraulic pumps, accumulators, valves & Hauhinco systems. Our hydraulic system design & development process is market leading, our lead times are exceptional and our revolutionary COREX cylinder coatings have made headlines around the world.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression onto Level 3 apprenticeship and full time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Philippa Yates

p.yates@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

01274 728316

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000307532.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 25 April 2025

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