Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

MJS PATTERNS AND MOULDS LTD

QUENIBOROUGH, LE7 3FP

Closes tomorrow (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 July 2024

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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

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
To be confirmed at interview stage

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 23 September

Duration

2 Years

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

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 tomorrow (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

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