Engineering Apprentice
REDHILL MANUFACTURING LTD
REDDITCH, B98 0RA
Closes on Monday 31 March 2025
Posted on 10 February 2025
Contents
Summary
We are seeking an Apprentice to set, program and operate Tube & Sheet Laser, Tube bending machine & Press Brakes. Working in conjunction with the manufacturing dept you'll be responsible for amending drawings to maintain and improve methods of manufacturing to achieve a cost effective and efficient process from design to manufacturing build.
- Wage
- £15,311.40 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Company working hours - 07.45 - 16.45 Monday to Thursday, 07.45 - 12.45 Fridays
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 8 September
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
The role also includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Learn to Set, Program, Operate and maintain Tube and Sheet Laser machine
- Learn to Set, Program, Operate and maintain Tube bending machine
- Learn to Set, Program, Operate and maintain Press brakes
- Learn to Set and operate any machine (with training) used in the preparation section
- You will produce drawing amendments and be able to interpret documentation and instructions
- Learn to program sheet laser and tube laser for production using Lantek software
- Learn to program tube bending using Opt2Sim simulation software from Unison
- Contribute to product development and JIG designing using Solidworks
- Preparing, amending and maintaining drawings
- Report to the Team leader or our CAD Engineering Lead
- Monitor stock levels of sheet component parts
- Request parts required for manufacture from the Manlists
- Carry out general daily checks on plant and equipment to avoid costly delays and assist with repairs when required
- Bring to the attention of the Team leader any non-conforming items or practices
- ·Ensure all actions comply with the Conditions of Employment and Health and Safety at Work requirements
- Ensure all tools allocated are kept safe, clean and in good condition at all times
- Carry out routine inspections on plant and equipment and check for any defects and check oil levels etc
- Act in a sensible manner at all times to ensure the respect of fellow workers
Where you’ll work
UNIT 2-6
PADGETS LANE
REDDITCH
B98 0RA
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
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Formal training is delivered at HWGTA located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):
Duration approximately 18-months.
Block release training plus 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects working to complete the following qualifications:
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
- EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
- You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment
- Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed
- There is also a five-day teambuilding residential
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
- Mathematics (grade A*-C/ 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Knowledge of metalwork
- Good time keeping
- Honest and trustworthy
- Reliable
- Be forward thinking
Other requirements
This position could close early.
About this company
Redhill Manufacturing Limited is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of access, storage and manual handling equipment. We offer a comprehensive range of products (approx. 3,000 product variants), built in the West Midlands, and supplied to industry, wholesalers and businesses across the UK, Europe and worldwide.
http://www.redhill.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Production bonus Employee Cashplan Scheme Duvet Days Recommend a Friend
After this apprenticeship
There is potential for progression within our apprenticeship scheme and permanent employment within the production department.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Emily Jackson
emily.jackson@hwgta.org
01905 330732
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302633.
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Closes on Monday 31 March 2025
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