Production and Manufacturing Apprentice
Instinct Hardware
BIRMINGHAM, B30 3AG
Closes in 11 days (Thursday 3 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 August 2024
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Summary
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. You will work with experienced professionals and receive training in all aspects of our production and manufacturing processes. The role is hybrid with hands-on engineering and office-based manufacturing/production control and optimization.
- Annual wage
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£16,770 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary will increase each year (£23,400, £25,837.50, £28,275)
- Training course
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 3.45pm and Friday, 7.00am - 11.45am
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 6 October
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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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
- CNC programming (FANUC Controls) and tool setting
- Reading and interpreting Job Cards and Engineering Drawings
- Implementing product design changes to improve manufacturing efficiency/cost reduction (liaising with various departments)
- Inspecting products for quality and consistency, implementing required corrective actions (working with QA department)
- Manufacturing input for new product design/development meetings
- Auditing departments and processes in line with QMS (ISO9001 & 14001)
- Creation and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
- Create and update manufacturing documentation (Job Cards, BOMs, Process routings, Works instructions)
- Monitoring of production/manufacturing outputs (Quality, Delivery, Output, Margin performance)
- Health and Safety Audits and risk assessments
Where you’ll work
165 FORDHOUSE LANE
BIRMINGHAM
B30 3AG
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
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
Your training plan
- Your apprenticeship training will take place at In-Comm Training in Aldridge, WS9 8UG
- You will be required to travel to the training centre as well as the company
More training information
Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard:
- In-Comm is one of the UK’s leading providers of training and business services, working across more than 10 sectors and with 250 different companies
- We combine 35 years’ experience with continuous investment in our academies to deliver employers access to bespoke training plans, qualifications, consultancy and managed services. In-Comm's aim is to bridge the skills and competancy gap in the engineering sector
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English, Maths (grade 4/C)
- Mechanical Engineering (grade 4/C)
- Engineering (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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
It is not essential but would be desirable for the apprentice to have a driving license. You must have completed either a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship .
About this company
With over 30 years of experience, we have earned a reputation for reliable, superior quality products that have been installed worldwide. Our main line of ironmongery is our Mirage range, which is manufactured using grade T316 stainless steel – high-quality metal ideal for its corrosion resistance and strength in high temperatures.
https://www.instincthardware.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Employee reward scheme (Based on years served) Pension Scheme 28 days paid holiday
After this apprenticeship
- On completion of the apprenticeship program the successful candidate will become a Production/Manufacturing Engineer, following additional training and experience gained in the role could progress to Production Manager/ Manufacturing Manager/ Quality Manager/ Operations Manager
- We are a growing business so our needs will change over time and may mean some exciting new roles become available
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Mel Crutchley
melc@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272489.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Thursday 3 October at 11:59pm)
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