Machining Apprentice
EDWARDS LIMITED
West Sussex, RH15 9TW
Closes on Friday 28 February
Posted on 28 October 2024
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Summary
Are you practical, inquisitive, and hands-on, with a real curiosity about Engineering? Do you want to develop your career, earn a salary, and gain a qualification at the same time? If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in engineering with a leading company in the industry.
- Annual wage
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£17,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Bonus Scheme and 2 pay rises a year (Performance based and cost of living)
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 08.30 - 17.15.
Friday, 08.30 - 12.30.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
As an Apprentice Machinist you will learn to manufacture prototype parts including:
- The setting, running and programming of CNC Turning and Milling Centres.
- Reading and understanding of technical drawings.
- Job planning, showing initiative and being part of a team.
- Safe and competent operation of manual machines and hand tools.
- Inspection of components using the latest equipment.
Where you’ll work
Innovation Drive
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9TW
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
SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED
Your training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard ST1305
During term time in the first year the apprentice will spend all their time studying at college near Bristol returning to the workplace during holidays. In the second year the apprentice will spend 1 day a week remote learning and the rest of the week in the workplace at Burgess Hill.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade B/5)
- Science (grade B/5)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/5)
- IT (grade C/5)
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
The role is based in Burgess Hill. The training for the first year is based in Bristol. Accommodation and travel paid by Edwards.
About this company
Edwards Ltd is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications. Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.
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
- On successful completion of the Engineering Apprenticeship the Apprentice moves on to become a 'Junior Manufacturing Engineer' with the opportunity to become a fully skilled machinist.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH WEST ASSOCIATION OF TRAINING PROVIDERS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284463.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 28 February
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