Engineering Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for 2 apprentices to join our team. The candidates will work closely with our experts at Micro Precision. The candidate will also have an opportunity to spend some time in multiple departments to acquire a wide range of skill.

Wage: £15,507.70 to £25,079.34 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.
39 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 April
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 2

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

Tasks to include:

Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities.
Checking tools during and after task completion.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity and house keeping.

Where you’ll work

79 Duxons Turn

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4SB

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 WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

Level 3 Engineering Fitter
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
One day a week for theory and practice in Langley College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and maths (grade 4 or above)

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Passion for engineering
Self-accountability to targets
Keen for progression
Keen to learn new skills
Able to use Microsoft Office

About this company

Micro precision is part of the global $7.1 billion publicly listed Regal Rexnord Corporation. A First-class leading supplier and highly trusted brand within the aerospace industry. Manufacturing precision gear splined and threaded components for our clients including Rolls Royce, Eaton, Collins Aerospace, Safran Power Systems, Meggitt and many more. With testing facilities, plus high-precision assembly services for small aerospace assemblies and core packs used in the windings of aircraft generators. Safety, quality, delivery, and cost are of the utmost importance to everything we do, allowing us to grow organically for over 40 years by providing an unrivalled service. You will be part of a great team, working within a modern and clean environment, producing high precision parts and components for the Aerospace industry. The nature of the work is small to medium batch with medium to high complexity. The primary focus of this position is to work with the Milling and Turning teams to drive safety, quality and delivery, exceeding our customer’s expectations.

http://www.regalrexnord.com (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Possibly permanent employment. Also, an opportunity to develop skills within a CNC environment. Some of our team have 40+ years of skills and experiences to share. We cover a wide range of areas across CNC including, Turning, Milling, Grinding, Gear Cutting, Non-destructive testing and Quality Inspection. This is also a fantastic opportunity to get exposure within a growing Aerospace environment. The individua(s)l will have exposure to working with New Product Introduction also.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

Charlotte McLoughlin

01753 443855

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302900.

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Closes on Monday 31 March 2025

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