Apprentice Machining Engineering Technician

As part of your 4-year apprenticeship, you will be trained and mentored to skilled engineer level in areas of:

In-house training by skilled engineers in conventional and CNC machining techniques Loading, proving and programming CNC machines Inspection and quality practices Health and safety training Business improvement techniques Other technical engineering tasks and duties, as required "Off-the-job" training to gain UK-recognised engineering qualifications

Training:

You will work towards the Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which includes Functional Skills at level 2 if not already achieved grades 4/C or above in maths and English.

Year One through Year 3 - Day release at Appris, Bradford: EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Machining.

Year One through Year Four, Workplace Training and Mentoring towards achieving the Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours (KSBs).

Internal training, development and mentoring with highly skilled engineers in a variety of machining (CNC) areas and other engineering related duties and requirements.

In your 4th Year, you will continue to work towards your occupational competency in engineering and prepare for independent end-point assessments.

Training Outcome:
Successful applicants can look forward to the possibility of a full-time position, post-apprenticeship Further training and job-specific development is also a possibility

Employer Description:
Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd (YPEL) are a UK leading subcontract CNC machining company specialising in the supply and manufacture of high quality turned parts for a wide range of industries. We are manufacturers of precision turned / milled parts and components from 1mm up to 65mm diameter bar fed and 300mm diameter billets.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, between 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday, between 08:00 - 13:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness