Mechanical Engineering Apprentice MAYCAST-NOKES PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD

Location

Halstead, Essex | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

• Work to module requirements of Apprentice framework
• Follow instructions in Company induction process
• Follow instructions from Trainer / Supervisor
• Work to Company Quality, H&S and regulatory procedures
• Work to departmental administration requirements
• To operate machines within safety guidelines
• Cleaning and Deburring components
• Carry out basic maintenance of machines including cleaning, filling coolant and oil
• Inspect your own work
• Boxing and packaging components
• General machining duties
• Apprentices are required to take a “hands on” approach to their working and learning, so most of their time is spent on activities in the Manufacturing / Production environment

The training you will be getting

• The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard
• Qualifications include: EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Competence), EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) and EAL Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)
• This is a 4 year apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week
• The first year is at Braintree campus and years 2 to 4 are at Colchester campus

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Given the unique nature of Maycast-Nokes, there is a need for the company to train and retain its personnel, so Apprenticeships are key to the long-term future of the business
• Previous Apprentices have gone on to form members of the company’s Management team before the age of 30, as they have gained working experience as well as qualifications, have strived to be the best that they can be and have taken advantages of opportunities that have opened-up due to the company’s growth

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Salary

£10.98k - £21.67k per annum