Engineering Apprentice

Year 1- Based in Metalcraft training school & West Suffolk College (NCTC) gaining skills in machining, fitting and hand tools, fabrication, welding Year 2- Specific training in core areas to develop skills - manual and CNC machining, fabrication, welding, inspection, product engineering Year 3- More focus on skilled techniques developing skills in a workshop environment Year 4- Working towards becoming a fully skilled operator, and improving competence in a workshop environment Year 5- Improver year to fine-tune skills learned

Training:
Qualifcation gained: Level 3 standard qualification (A level) Training will be carried out by West suffolk College at the North Cambs Training Centre located next to Metalcraft's site Training will be on a day release basis

Training Outcome:
Apprentices can progress their career in any area of the business, whether this be shopfloor based (ie: team leader, etc) or office based roles Many Metalcraft apprentices go on to further study ie: HNC and join our Engineering, inspection departments, etc.

Employer Description:
Stainless Metalcraft manufacture equipment for some of the world’s most hazardous environments. Our broad expertise spans pressure vessels, vacuum vessels and cryogenic vessels for safety critical applications across, among others, sectors such as medical, research, big science, power generation, nuclear, oil & gas, petrochemical & water. Metalcraft has received many awards including the Queens Award for Enterprise in 2020 and the Princess Royal training award in 2020 and 2023

Working Hours :
Years 1 & 2: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm (lunch break 12.30-1.00pm), Friday 8.00am-12.30pm. Years 3-5: Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm (lunch break 12.30-1.00pm), Friday 7.30am-12.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working