Engineering Apprentice PUAPP/0526/01 Manufacturing

ransmission Developments Co; Poole; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Transmission Developments Co in Poole offers an engineering apprenticeship designed for ambitious individuals with an interest in engineering. Successful candidates will gain practical experience in CNC and manual machine operations while obtaining a Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship includes training in health & safety, quality control, and job planning, preparing you for a future career within the company.

If you're dedicated and eager to learn, apply early as positions may close quickly.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Learn finishing skills and methods.
• Participate in health & safety practices.
• Manage materials and parts.
• Perform machine set-up and maintenance.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Listening and learning

Multi-tasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

Maths and English A*/9-C/4 GCSE (or equivalent)

3 additional GCSEs including science (all at least grade C/4)

Job description

The Opportunity

If you are ambitious and enthusiastic, with an interest in a career in engineering then consider what an apprenticeship at a well-established Dorset company, who are leaders in their field could offer.

With a focus on the manufacturing workshop, successful candidates will be given the opportunity to spend time learning about the engineering and supporting processes in the TransDev business; whilst learning machining, manual and administrative skills that are in demand in today’s workplace. After successfully completing the Engineering Apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.

Main duties and areas of training will include:

• CNC Mills and lathe operation
• Semi-manual and manual lathes and mill operation
• Finishing skills and methods
• Specialist machinery operations
• Job management and planning
• Health & safety
• Quality control and best practice
• Material and part handling/storage/management
• Machine set-up, fault diagnosis and maintenance

About You

Profile

We generally look for individuals who enjoy both practical and academic work. You may have an aptitude for and/or interest in Engineering and want to begin your engineering journey. You will already have shown a desire to see how things are engineered, whether that be through repairing cars/bikes etc., or a general interest in Engineering.

Desired skills

• Good manual and dexterity skills
• Able to listen and learn and apply to any given task
• Multi-tasking and time management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• A ‘Can Do’ attitude

Personal qualities

You will be hard-working and enthusiastic with a real commitment to your skills training, classroom learning and private study

Desired qualifications

Maths and English A*/9- C/4 GCSE (or equivalent), plus an additional 3 GCSEs including science (all to be at least grade C/4 (or equivalent)).

Future prospects

Successful completion of the Apprenticeship is the first step on a career at TransDev, with machining roles and related department roles a possibility.

Things to consider

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applicants have been received.

NOTE: If your application is successful, you must attend an initial interview with The Bournemouth & Poole College. This will be arranged by an invitation from the College. This is not an interview for the job, just to assess your suitability for the Apprenticeship.