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A career in Engineering can be varied, ranging from performing simple engineering operations, using Computerised Numerical Control (CNC), Computer Aided Design (CAD) or machining, through to robotic, mechanical, and chemical engineering; all involving a range of complexities.
Standards
You will be working towards an apprenticeship standard in one of the following:
- Engineering Operative (Level 2)
- Lean Manufacturing Operative (Level 2)
- Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (Level 3)
- Engineering Technician (Level 3)
Job roles in this industry include
- Engineering Operative
- Engineering Technician
- Machinist
- Manufacturing Assemble Operative
- Manufacturing Production Operative
- Mechanical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
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- Carry out all work activities in a manner which maintains the well-being of self and others in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Responsible for ensuring that stored water is evacuated from the tools in line with Legionella requirements and the Tool Evacuation log is maintained
- Identify potential tool breakdown issues and report to relevant department in order to decrease the downtime of tools e.g., hot runners, water fittings, core fittings and electrical connections tool wear and damage
- Ability to complete basic machining tasks using milling machines, lathes, and general hand tools where required
- Basic benching ability to bring injection moulding tools back to production standard when required
- Ability to record and maintain data to achieve manufacturing metrics
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping at all times
- Ensure that all lifting tackle in use has the correct colour tie attached, non-compliant equipment to be quarantined and reported
- Carry out tooling TPM's in line with the schedule laid out and maintain the TPM database
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping at all times being responsible for correct storage and validating that 5S cleaning and inspection of equipment is completed to the standard
- Assembling and testing fluid power systems
- Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
- Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
- Preparing and using milling machines
- Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
- Conducting business improvement activities
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) essential
Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 1.30pm with 30 minutes flex to start and finish times.
Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week
Future Prospects There is potential for permanent employment upon the successful completion of your apprenticeship. About the Company: WHS Plastics successfully operates in a highly competitive global marketplace, partnering with major international companies in a variety of market segments including automotive, electronics, extrusion, industrial, off highway, packaging, metal pressings and hygiene products. We have a strong UK footprint supporting some of the UK's biggest brands along with an overseas facility supplying blue chip global companies. The core of our business is the design and manufacturing of injection mouldings ranging from high quality functional parts, to complex assemblies featuring added value elements such as painting and foiling processes, for both interior and exterior automotive components. To complement these skills, we advise customers on material choices, the use of technical polymers and recyclable materials. We also manufacture high quality injection moulding tools, assembly equipment and a wide range of metal pressings. When dealing with customers we always deliver measurable benefits to differentiate our offerings from the competition.Job Features
Job Category | Engineering |
Job Industry | Engineering & Manufacturing |
Salary/Rate: | £14,625 per annum |
Type: | Apprenticeship |
Contract Length: | 48 Months |
Start Date: | Mar 2024 |
Job Reference: | VAC1000240547 |
Apprenticeship Standard: | Level 3 |
Training Provider: | PTP Training Limited |
- Be quick to learn and keen to progress
- Have good manual dexterity
- Be able to produce fine solder joints (electronic work)
- Be able to glue / bond very small components together
- Work to high standards as attention to detail is crucial
- Follow instruction both written and verbal
- Computer literate
- Work within a team or as an individual
- LEAN Manufacturing Operative Level 2
- Relevant workplace training
- Functional Skills if required
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm.
Total hours per week: 37 hours a week
Future Prospects A full time role will be available to the successful candidate at the end of the apprenticeship. Career progression within the company and the job role. About the Company: Welcome to the website of GB Inspection Systems Limited ? a leading UK manufacturer of Ultrasonic Probes and Accessories, and a supplier of NDT Equipment, Consumables, Services and Calibration. GB Inspection Systems was founded in 1984, and offers a wealth of experience in providing an exceptional service to our global clients from within the NDT industry, with quality products at competitive prices. With over 80 years of combined experience, we have an enviable reputation for offering quality products and services that are second to none. The team at GB Inspection Systems is confident in delivering the right equipment, products and services that best suit our clients' requirements.Job Features
Job Category | Manufacturing |
Job Industry | Engineering & Manufacturing |
Salary/Rate: | £10,294 per annum |
Type: | Apprenticeship |
Contract Length: | 24 Months |
Start Date: | Apr 2024 |
Job Reference: | VAC1000203682 |
Apprenticeship Standard: | Level 2 |
Training Provider: | PTP Training Limited |
- Gain knowledge of a variety of plastic materials, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, PETG and HIPS
- Undertake training which will include solvent gluing, UV Gluing, heat bending, drilling, diamond polishing and assembly
- Training will include reading technical drawings
- General housekeeping and maintaining of Health and Safety
- Any other duties associated with the job role
- Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2
- Level 2 Functional skills if needed
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Monday - Thursday, 08.00 - 17.00, Friday, 08.00 - 13.30.
Total hours per week: 39.5 hours a week
Future Prospects- There will be a full-time position available for the right candidate on completion
Job Features
Job Category | Manufacturing |
Job Industry | Engineering & Manufacturing |
Salary/Rate: | £10,845 per annum |
Type: | Apprenticeship |
Contract Length: | 21 Months |
Start Date: | Apr 2024 |
Job Reference: | VAC1000209253 |
Apprenticeship Standard: | Level 2 |
Training Provider: | PTP Training Limited |
- Engineering Operative Standard Level 2 Relevant workplace training
- Functional skills if necessary
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Monday- Thursday 07:00-16:00, Friday- 07:00-13:00
Total hours per week: 40 hours a week
Future Prospects To be decided upon completion of training. About the Company: Staffordshire Fabrications is home to a highly capable fabrication facility, which uses careful planning and continuous investment to maximise productivity without compromising on quality. We have large and flexible workspaces, perfect for a wide variety of specialist fabrication projects that will meet any client requirements you may have. Our workshops are fully serviced and equipped with overhead and jib cranes which allow us to build parts of up to 10,000kg and large fabrications of up to 25 metres.Job Features
Job Category | Engineering |
Job Industry | Engineering & Manufacturing |
Salary/Rate: | £15, 600 per annum |
Type: | Apprenticeship |
Contract Length: | 15 Months |
Start Date: | Apr 2024 |
Job Reference: | VAC1000233921 |
Apprenticeship Standard: | Level 2 |
Training Provider: | PTP Training Limited |
- Welding and fabrication of materials using two different weld processes to enable a structural weld
- Inspect weld preparations, surface conditions and cleanliness
- Assemble and position plate
- Inspection of final weld
- Fabrication elements including work on press brake
- Following Health and Safety procedures
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) desirable
£15,600 a year
Monthly bonus depending on performance, attendance and timeliness.
Future Prospects To be decided upon completion of training. About the Company: Staffordshire Fabrications is home to a highly capable fabrication facility, which uses careful planning and continuous investment to maximise productivity without compromising on quality. We have large and flexible workspaces, perfect for a wide variety of specialist fabrication projects that will meet any client requirements you may have. Our workshops are fully serviced and equipped with overhead and jib cranes which allow us to build parts of up to 10,000kg and large fabrications of up to 25 metres.Job Features
Job Category | Engineering |
Job Industry | Engineering & Manufacturing |
Salary/Rate: | £15, 600 per annum |
Type: | Apprenticeship |
Contract Length: | 36 Months |
Start Date: | Apr 2024 |
Job Reference: | VAC1000233957 |
Apprenticeship Standard: | Level 3 |
Training Provider: | PTP Training Limited |
- Shadow/ Liaise/ Support Estimator
- Complete quotations as assigned
- To obtain accurate costs from suppliers
- Communicate directly with customer regarding quotations Interact with production, sales, design team and customers to resolve issues
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment, attention to detail required
- Ensure all related paperwork is accurate, maintain accurate data information on systems
- To co-operate with supervisors and management at all times
- Effective communication and written skills
- Professionally manage communications with external parties and customers
- Support daily office tasks including greeting customers and answering the telephones
- Work as part of a team, to seek clarification, use own initiative Knowledge and Experience of Microsoft Office Packages
- To maintain a healthy and safe workplace at all times
- To take reasonable care of yourself and others, and to wear the correct personal protective equipment whenever appropriate
- You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require
- Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills, if required
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Mon to Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 1.30pm
Total hours per week: 39.5 hours a week
Future Prospects- Possible full time role on completion of apprenticeship depending on performance
Job Features
Job Category | Engineering |
Job Industry | Engineering & Manufacturing |
Salary/Rate: | £13,145 per annum |
Type: | Apprenticeship |
Contract Length: | 18 Months |
Start Date: | Apr 2024 |
Job Reference: | VAC1000235056 |
Apprenticeship Standard: | Level 2 |
Training Provider: | PTP Training Limited |