Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
MJS PATTERNS AND MOULDS LTD
QUENIBOROUGH, LE7 3FP
Closes in 13 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 July 2024
Contents
Summary
The successful candidate will be part of a team involved in highly skilled, complex precision work producing cast and aluminium tooling for the plastic industry. This work will be carried out using conventional and CNC machining centres. The apprentice will attend Block Release at Stephenson College, Coalville.
- Annual wage
- £12,979.20 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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To be confirmed at interview stage
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 25 November
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
Daily tasks could include (under full supervision whilst training):
- Operate a CNC Machining Centre
- CAD/CAM
- To operate conventional machining on a manual miller and lathes
- A willingness to learn different skills, such as welding, woodwork and general bench work, e.g. drilling, tapping, fabrication, grinding, etc.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 7
QUENIBOROUGH IND ESTATE
1487 MELTON ROAD
QUENIBOROUGH
LE7 3FP
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 SMB GROUP
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard
- Block release to Stephenson College, Coalville
- Functional skills if necessary
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 2)
- Maths (grade 2)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Passionate for engineering
- Inquisitive engineering mind
- Methodical
- Empathetic
- Dedicated
About this company
M J S Patterns and Moulds Ltd specialise in tooling and patterns for the rotational moulding, blow moulding, and foundry industries. You will be part of a small experienced team of toolmakers/designers/CNC programmers/CNC operators in providing an excellent service and meeting the needs of our customers.
After this apprenticeship
- Completing the apprenticeship modules Levels 2 will result in the offer of a full-time position as an engineering operator and consideration for further study on to a level 3
- This is providing the Apprentice works within the company rules and guidelines which will be explained during the induction period
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE SMB GROUP
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@smbgroup.ac.uk
01530519001
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000264855.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)
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