Apprentice Engineering and Manufacturing Operative

Day-to-day tasks include:

Inspect and test products (visually and using micrometres, verniers), taking appropriate action to confirm the quality of products or materials Finishing and packing of products ready for dispatch Laser buddying/operating Maintain accurate, clear and complete records in line with internal procedures and requirements Following training, work with minimum supervision and in a positive manner with the manufacturing team and other employees to meet the departmental and business objectives Cleaning and maintaining the working area, environment and machinery to a tidy and safe standard Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and health and safety policies Cooperating with and assisting colleagues and ensuring positive teamwork and relationships Carrying out any other reasonable duties not specifically stated within this job description, as requested by your supervisor or the managing director Once able to undertake the above tasks satisfactorily, depending on the apprentice's strengths, training may also be provided on grinding, running the lathe, running the milling machine and other machinery

Training:

This is a 15-month apprenticeship resulting in a Level 2 Mechanical Engineering Operative qualification. 

Training will include attending the training provider one day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship - this will be at In-Comm Training Services in Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3AJ

You will work to achieve:

Level 2 NVQ in Engineering Operations Employment Rights and Responsibilities Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, subject to buisness needs, satisfactory performance, attendance and enthusiasm, a permanent, full-time operator/machinest role work may be available for the apprentice. 

Employer Description:
Our products are processed by slitting coil, rolling coils or decoiling coils into sheets. This remains a large proportion of it’s business today. In 2004 we became accredited ISO 9001. In 2009 Hollinbrow purchased a 40 tonne HME power press to supply a complete service from raw material to finished parts. 2012 saw the installation of our first laser suitable for cutting thin metals down to 0.010mm (10 microns) thick. 2013 Hollinbrow added an additional laser to cut metals up to 5.00mm thick. Hollinbrow began to be a market leader in the supply of precision thickness raw material and cut parts. Anything that required a gap to be packed out to tight precision accuracy Hollinbrow are the people to be speaking to.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm. Friday 8:00am-3:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Interest in Engineering