Machining Apprentice

About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a capable candidate with a desire to work in an exciting manufacturing environment. The broad purpose of the role is to produce complex and precision work by machining components.

A normal day would include:-

• Exposure to high end engineering work and experience working with our highly skilled team on the workshop and in our office
• Manufacturing products using CNC and manual machines
• Programming, creating and editing CNC programs
• Operating CNC and conventional machines
• Working to tolerances and inspecting your own work
• Interpreting engineering drawings
• Keeping a clean and tidy work area at all times
• Following health and safety guidelines through the workshop

What you could go on to do:
Career development opportunities are available to Apprentices who successfully complete the advanced apprenticeship training program, who have gained valuable experience and have the drive, determination and intellect to progress in the Company.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company in addition to the training received on site, to help you achieve your Apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

• Must have English and Maths GCSEs Grade 4/C or above

Personal Qualities

• Strong work ethic
• Dependable
• Exceptional safety and quality awareness
• Mechanical aptitude
• Adaptable to changing schedules
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Ability to follow directions and procedures

Skills

• Engineering – The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for Engineering
• Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and informatively, responds well to questions, practices active listening, exhibits discretion
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Able to absorb and process information quickly
• Reliability – Is consistent at work and on time, ensures work responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, takes the lead and leads by example