Apprentice Machinist

Getting In Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Machinist to join their team in Hereford. This exciting opportunity involves hands-on training in a family-run business that specializes in aerospace search and rescue equipment. As an apprentice, you will shadow experienced staff, operate manual and CNC machines, and develop your skills through a structured training program. The role offers a unique chance to learn in a supportive environment while contributing to meaningful projects. If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to embark on a rewarding career in engineering, this apprenticeship is perfect for you.

Benefits

Formal training

Monthly visits from Learning Specialist

Teambuilding residential trip

Combination of off-the-job and on-site training

Qualifications

• Engineering work experience is essential for this role.
• Candidates should demonstrate good timekeeping and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff while gaining hands-on experience.
• Produce parts using manual and CNC machines, including milling and turning.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.

Skills

Team working

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Polite

Evidence of good timekeeping

Engineering work experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Manual machines

Job description

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Apply From: 27/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Employer

HR Smith Group of Companies

Vacancy Description

The role of apprentice machinist will involve:

• Shadowing qualified staff to both assist them with the task at hand and also to gain knowledge.
• Produce piece parts using manual and CNC machines, both milling and turning.
• Reading engineering drawings.
• Keep machines clean and in working order.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Machinist

Employer Description

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business based in Herefordshire with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers.

Vacancy Location

HR Smith Unit 416, Tarsmill Court Hereford HR2 6JZ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000296549

Key Dates

Apply From

27/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-15 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-08 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX).

Level 3 comprises of:

Duration approximately 40-45 months.

Years 1/2 is a combination of off the job training at HWGTA Training Centre as well as training on site with your employer. This includes 26-42 weeks within the training Centre plus 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects and complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge.

Years 3/4 based full time in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your level 3 qualification.

You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment.

Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.

There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.

Learning Provider

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Skills Required

Team working, Motivated, Enthusiastic, Polite, Evidence of good timekeeping, Engineering work experience

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