Engineering Apprentice - Worcestershire

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Engineering Apprentices to join their team in Worcestershire. This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience across various engineering disciplines, including maintenance, machining, and product design. Apprentices will receive formal training at a reputable training center, with a focus on developing essential skills like problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork. With a commitment to nurturing talent, this apprenticeship provides a pathway to a rewarding career in engineering, allowing you to work with local businesses and contribute to innovative projects. If you're ready to kickstart your engineering journey, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Formal training at HWGTA

Monthly visits from Learning Specialist

Teambuilding residential trip

EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and logical thinking are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Work collaboratively to meet customer specifications and improve processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Number skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Education

Engineering technician (level 3)

Job description

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Engineering Apprentice - Worcestershire

Apply From: 13/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Employer

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Group Training Association

Vacancy Description

HWGTA are recruiting Engineering Apprentices for local Engineering Companies, working in partnership with a range of companies.

We are currently recruiting for opportunities in a variety of disciplines, including:

• Multi-skilled Maintenance - Installing machinery and advanced equipment. Fault finding, testing and monitoring. Repairing and replacing components. Ongoing improvement and preventative maintenance planning.
• Machining/ CNC - Manufacture using own initiative and design or interpret customer requirements. Understand and use a variety of hand and machine tools. Produce diagrams and programmes conforming to British and International standards and to customer specifications. Modify and control CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) programmes.
• Toolmaker - Manufacture using own initiative and design or interpret customer requirements. Understand and use a variety of hand and machine tools. Produce diagrams and programmes conforming to British and International standards and to customer specifications.
• Technical Support - Working to meet customer specifications. Understand methods for designing projects. Analyse designs against the brief. Produce detailed design drawings.
• Product Design - Establish areas for improvement. Review quality and efficiency of existing products and processes. Demonstrate benefits of proposals, including costings. Work with the customer and production teams.
• Production Engineering/ Fitting - Read and interpret drawings and specifications. Inspect wiring installations, mechanical assemblies and electronic circuits. Adjust, repair and correct defects. Test product to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Welder/ Fabricator - Setting and operating welding equipment and machinery. Completing inspections to ensure compliance with national standards for weld quality. Understanding and producing a variety of welded joints. Preparing materials ready to join by cutting, bending and folding.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Engineering Apprentice - Worcestershire

Employer Description

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association (HWGTA) is an employer-led, not-for-profit training provider offering bespoke apprenticeships and training to local businesses and communities. HWGTA has over 50 years of experience in delivering excellent training across the two counties, consistently rating above the national average for learner success rates, holding “Outstanding” grading from Ofsted and maintaining successful, long-term relationships with local employers.

Vacancy Location

McKenzie Way Worcester WR4 9GN

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

10

Vacancy Reference Number

1000295702

Key Dates

Apply From

13/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-31 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-08 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Your training course:

• Engineering technician (level 3)

Your training plan:

• Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):

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.

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.

Your main apprenticeship qualification may differ depending on the agreed pathway with the employer.

Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed unless required/stated by the employer.

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

Learning Provider

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem-solving skills, Number skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Creativity, Initiative.

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