Engineering Operative Apprentice - AD Precision Engineering Ltd

The Isle of Wight College; Newport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A college offering apprenticeship programs is recruiting an Engineering Apprentice to work at a dedicated engineering firm in Newport. Responsibilities include operating machinery and quality control, with full training provided. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and exhibit strong personal qualities like attention to detail and teamwork. This 24-month apprenticeship offers a pathway to permanent employment upon successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Operating Milling and Turning Machines.
• Programming and measuring.
• Quality Control.
• Learning daily procedures.
• Full training will be provided.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Hard-working

Use of initiative

Education

GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths

Job description

Overview

Here at The Isle of Wight College we work with a number of employers, in a vast array of industries. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as an Engineering Apprentice at AD Precision Engineering Ltd.

AD Precision was founded in 1998. Since then, their aim has been to provide a full range of engineering and manufacturing processes for companies worldwide.

Located in Newport on The Isle of Wight, the team are dedicated to delivering excellent results. With over 40 years’ experience AD Precision’s employees are highly skilled, efficient and effective.

Owing to apprentice success, AD Precision are now seeking to recruit an energetic apprentice to join their friendly team whilst working towards an Engineering Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Machinist operating Milling and Turning Machines.
• Programming and measuring.
• Quality Control.
• Learning daily procedures.
• Full training will be provided.

Personal Qualities

• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Hard-working.
• Use of initiative.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths (or equivalent qualification and/or ability to work towards these Functional Skills) if not previously achieved.

Apprenticeship Standard

• Engineering Operative Level 2 Standard.
• 24-month apprenticeship.
• Weekly attendance at CECAMM as part of the apprenticeship.
• There is a requirement to complete off the job training, college attendance will contribute but time spent either learning something new, other courses or any support work that is not in your usual role will also be counted.

Working Week

• 37.5 hours per week.

Wage

• Dependent on candidate skills.

Additional information

The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £7.55 per hour. This applies to 16-18-year-old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. For more information visit www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

Once qualified and dependant on company needs at the time, there may be a permanent position available for the successful candidate.

So, if this sounds like the next step you want to take with your career, then please apply with a CV and cover letter telling us why you feel you would be the ideal person to take on this brilliant opportunity!

Please note that applications without both a CV and a covering letter will not be considered.