Engineering Apprentice
LPA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Essex (CB11 3AQ)
Closes in 25 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 April 2025
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Summary
We are looking for someone who will be doing CNC Machining/Automation/Fabrication/CAD CAM/Design/Assembly as we design and manufacture an array of products for the Rail and Aviation industry.
- Wage
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£16,225 a year
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Paid whilst attending College Paid Lunch on college days Paid Travel to and from College
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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8am - 5pm Monday - Thursday 8am - 1:00pm Friday
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 May 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
You will be learning then doing:
- CNC Machining
- Automation
- Fabrication
- CAD CAM
- Design/assembly
We design and manufacture an array of products for the Rail and Aviation industry.
From setting and programming a CNC machine to welding or Assembly each day could be different depending on the training path and needs of the business.
No 2 days are often the same.
Where you’ll work
Light & Power House
Shire Hill
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 3AQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Engineering Technician Level 3.
You will be trained by Cambridge Regional College and work mentor.
In your first year you will be in college two days a week and then three days in the workplace, then in year two and three you will be in college one day and work four, and in your last year you will be fully in the workplace.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or C)
- Maths (grade 4 or 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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Although we take great pride in the cleanliness of our manufacturing facility, You will get your hands dirty!
About this company
LPA Connection Systems design and manufacture flexible product solutions for complex electrical inter-connection applications. Our products include: Inter-car connection systems for rail rolling stock Ground power supply aviation products including connectors, cable harnesses, cable carriers and Red Box Aviation GPUs Niphan range of industrial connectors for rugged environments We have in-house fabrication, machining, assembly and test facilities to provide flexible, short lead time and cost-effective supply to our customers’ programmes. Our company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 9100 certified and is approved by companies such as Alstom, Hitachi Rail, Crossrail, London Underground, London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.
After this apprenticeship
This really depends on the applicant.
You have the opportunity to become a full-time
- CNC machinist
- A design engineer
- A metal fabricator
We will aim to tailor your time with us to suit your skills and interests.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Camilla
01223 418778
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313962.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
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