Craft Apprentice

Spirax Sarco; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An industrial engineering company in Cheltenham is seeking apprentices for an Advanced Machinist program. You'll gain hands-on experience in multi-axis machining and assembly. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 GCSEs, excellent communication, and a keen interest in engineering. Benefits include 27 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in developing a career within Engineering/Manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant job or work experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Observe the agreed conditions of the training agreement.
• Attend training and perform tasks as directed.
• Keep an updated training record to demonstrate achievements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

High attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including Maths, English and Science

Job description

Overview

Our Advanced Machinist Apprenticeship allows you to gain practical experience of producing parts and products, using a variety of methods and equipment. Placements include basic tooling, multi‑axis machining, Assembly and EHS.

Objectives and Responsibilities

• Observe the agreed conditions of the relevant learning agreement
• Attend training and perform tasks as directed
• Undertake training and assessments required under the training plan
• Work towards achieving the competencies of the training plan
• Keep an updated training record to demonstrate achievements
• Behave in a courteous and professional manner
• Adhere to Company policy including Health and Safety procedures
• Comply with external training providers’ code of conduct

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above to include Maths, English and Science
• Excellent communication skills
• Self‑motivated & proactive
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Recent job or relevant work experience would be advantageous
• Demonstrable interest in developing a career within Engineering / Manufacturing
• Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times

About the Business

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra.

Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi‑national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.

Benefits

UK only: 27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Sharescheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, On‑site gym, Free on‑site parking, Salary sacrifice schemes for Technology and Electric Vehicles. You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan, detailed below.

Inclusion

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group. We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued – across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments, including gender‑neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause‑friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments.

Recruitment

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or inform our recruitment partners.