Engineering & Production Apprentice

SAURER FIBREVISION LIMITED

MACCLESFIELD, SK11 0LR

Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 15 January)

Posted on 1 October 2024

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Summary

You will work under the guidance of experienced production & engineering staff to learn and assist with various tasks. After gaining product knowledge there will be the opportunity to go into different areas of the business to build up your Textile process understanding which could lead to a variety of different roles.

Annual wage
£17,550 a year

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday - shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 February

Duration

3 years 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

  • Assist in production process
  • Learn equipment operation
  • Support quality control
  • Assist in all health & safety procedures
  • Support & learn from design engineers
  • Support to supply chain
  • Attend Calderdale College on day release basis and work towards the “Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship” which includes an “Engineering In Textiles” module
  • Some international travel is possible if involved with the installation and commissioning of products at customer sites

Where you’ll work

HEATHER CLOSE

LYME GREEN BUSINESS PARK

MACCLESFIELD

SK11 0LR

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

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade 4/C 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

  • Attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn
  • basic mechanical aptitude
  • Good communication & Teamwork

About this company

Manufacturer of quality monitoring systems for use in textile industry. Our Total Quality Systems monitor yarn quality in products such as clothing, Air Bags, Tire Cord and Seat Belts using a variety of optical and tension sensors. Most of our business is for Export mainly In India, China and Asia. Fibrevision is part an International Group with worldwide Sales of £0.6 Billion.

After this apprenticeship

  • Excellent - we generally recruit from within the company
  • Many senior roles are currently filled by staff who are likely to retire soon
  • Could progress to Production, Technical sales or Engineering role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

shannon Ingham

Shannon.ingham@calderdale.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280038.

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Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 15 January)

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