CNC Operator/Sheet Metal and Engineering Technician Apprentice - TANSUN LTD

Dudleycol; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer based in West Bromwich is seeking two apprentices for a CNC Operator/Sheet Metal and Engineering Technician role. Over a 3.5-year apprenticeship, candidates will gain comprehensive training in manufacturing processes, while earning competitive wages under the National Minimum Wage policy for apprentices. The successful candidates will develop both technical and workplace skills critical for future progression within the company.

Benefits

In-house training

Possibility of promotions

Qualifications

• GCSE in English required; other qualifications considered.
• Skills in adaptability and proactivity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work across departments to learn the design and manufacturing processes.
• Involves hands-on experience with machinery and techniques such as welding and quality inspection.

Skills

Adaptable

Proactive

Education

GCSE in English (grade C/4/Level 2 Functional Skills)

Job description

CNC Operator/Sheet Metal and Engineering Technician Apprentice

TANSUN LTD

WEST BROMWICH (B71 1BW)

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Tansun are keen to recruit two new apprentices to our team. This is an exciting and varied role where you will learn all aspects of the design, manufacture, quality check and dispatch process of our products.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours Monday to Thursday07:30- 16:30Friday07:30- 13:30

40 hours a week

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

This role will involve working across all departments of the business gaining a well rounded understanding of our design and manufacture process.

You will learn:

• Setting and operating brake presses
• Programming and running lasers
• Drilling/ Pop riveting
• Lightweight welding/ cleaning of parts
• Nesting/ Utilisation of steel sheets
• Technical sales and ordering
• Booking jobs on our MRP system
• Lightweight Assembly of Aluminium parts
• Basic Press shop operating procedures
• Setting and operating various handpresses
• Maybe some lightweight electrical wiring (later on for sunbeds)
• Quality inspection

Where you'll work

UNIT 1
RIDGACRE ENTERPRISE PARK
RIDGACRE ROAD
WEST BROMWICH
B71 1BW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Your training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
• Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
• Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Your training plan

You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, 1 day per week in term time only.

• You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the worpkplace every 8 weeks to support you with your apprenticeship
• Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will gained a Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician qualification

More training information

In house training

Requirements

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4/Level 2 Functional Skills)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They canadjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Adaptable
• Proactive

About this company

Established for 40 years, Tansun are the UKs leading infrared heater manufacturer. The Infrared heaters are manufactured to the highest quality, providing optimum heat performance all year round, designed with unique features, specific to the heating sectors and applications they targetTansun have a history of promoting staff internally, they have a very low staff turnover with a friendly and positive working environment.

• We are keen to progress our apprentices through the business and there may be possible promotions available

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Chloe Powell

[e-mail]

01384363158

The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000322795.

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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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