Spline Gauges - Level 3 Machining Apprenticeship

Established in 1962 Spline Gauges is the world’s leading manufacturer of spline gauges and master gears exporting to over 60 countries worldwide
Europe’s largest gear & spline calibration laboratory
Customer sectors include automotive, aerospace, motor racing, defence.


ROLE

Apprentices will be working in a high-quality precision environment following customer specifications and internal designs. They will undertake a structured training program covering the following areas:
o Manual & CNC turning
o Manual & CNC milling
o Surface, cylindrical & bore grinding
o Spline grinding
o CNC gear grinding
o Electric discharge machining (EDM)
o Technical sales
o Design
o Calibration & inspection

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

As well as a generous first year salary of £8.30 per hour, with annual pay reviews, you will enjoy a multitude of additional benefits, which include Health Insurance, Company Pension and life Insurance.

They also offer flexible working:
• Mon: 6.30am / 8am to 3pm / 4.30pm
• Tues: 6.30am / 8am to 3pm / 4.30pm
• Wed: 6.30am / 8am to 3pm / 4.30pm
• Thurs: 6.30am / 8am to 3pm / 4.30pm
• Fri: 6.30am / 8am to 12noon / 1.30pm

Training:
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with your employer and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including: 
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
● In house training in line with your requirements.
● Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Machining Technician

Training Outcome:
Apprenticeships will typically lead to a skilled role in one of our machinist sections such as turning, milling, cylindrical/bore grind, spline grind, wire EDM and calibration.
We also have opportunities in design and technical sales for the right candidates. Longer term, a role in management in one of these functions would be available.

Employer Description:
• Established in 1962 Spline Gauges is the world’s leading manufacturer of spline gauges and master gears exporting to over 60 countries worldwide
• Europe’s largest gear & spline calibration laboratory
• Customer sectors include automotive, aerospace, motor racing, defence.

Working Hours :
Flexible working hours between 6.30am and 4.30pm.

Skills:
Analytical skills,Attention to detail,Communication skills,Initiative,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working