Apprenticeship Machinist Technician - Level 3

Caterpillar (U.K.) Ltd

Peterborough, PE1 5FQ

Closes on Sunday 23 February

Posted on 17 January 2025


Summary

In collaboration with our partnered training provider, College of West Anglia (Wisbech Campus) , our 4-year advanced apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities.

Annual wage
£13,576 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
07:15 to 16:15, Monday to Thursday. 07:15 to 11:00 on Friday.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

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

  • Our toolroom team members design mechanisms and tools to ensure component, engine and machine testing can successfully take place using a variety of different tools, systems, and machines.
  • Machining apprentices will help design, create, and fulfil orders that support the manufacturing departments development and upkeep of our products and assembly lines. 

Where you’ll work

Frank Perkins Way

Peterborough

PE1 5FQ

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

THE COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

  • From day one, you will be embedded in a team, solving real world problems through combining college-based learning with on-the-job training. You’ll learn the latest skills and knowledge from our Machining experts.  

Requirements

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

About this company

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Company benefits

Receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, Have access to a 5% annual bonus, a share scheme, a pension scheme, flexible benefits, flexible working opportunities and family-friendly policies.

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices can apply for the appropriate level of EngTech (Engineering Technician) professional registration status . 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297006.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 23 February

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