Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

ZipRecruiter; Buxton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established family-owned business is offering an exciting Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship in Buxton. This program serves as a fantastic alternative to traditional college education, allowing you to gain professional qualifications while working in a supportive environment. With a focus on personal and professional development, you will enjoy full training and the opportunity to learn alongside experienced colleagues. If you're self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to build a rewarding career in engineering, this apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity for you to kickstart your journey.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Paid Holiday Scheme

Full Training

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; all training will be provided.
• Functional skills qualification available if Maths and English grades are not met.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic organization and participate in a rewarding apprenticeship program.
• Study towards a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Team player

Flexible attitude

Education

Grade C or above in Maths

Grade C or above in English

Job description

Job Description

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Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Have you recently finished college? Do you want to build a rewarding career? Why not join our team!

About us:

Swizzels Matlow is a family business in all respects. It is run by the third generation of the founders of the business, and it is distinct from other family businesses as different family members often work alongside one another.

Employing nearly 600 employees, we enjoy tremendous staff loyalty – over 20% of our employees have worked here for 20 years or more. Our employees are our greatest assets. We value their personal and professional development, offering workplace vocational qualifications or e-learning in various subjects from IT to camera skills, available in our dedicated Refreshers Learning Centre.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking organization and become part of this well-established business. We offer an outstanding apprenticeship program that serves as an excellent alternative to college for ambitious students interested in engineering.

You will gain professional qualifications and the reputation associated with working for a local, family-owned business. Your first months will be based at college with day release thereafter; you will be studying towards a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Holiday Scheme
• Full Training

Person specifications:

• Self-motivated with a desire to develop your career
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Team player
• Flexible attitude
• Grade C or above in Maths and English is desirable. If you do not hold this grade in both subjects, we provide a functional skills qualification that you will need to attain.

No previous experience is required, as all training will be provided.

If this sounds like you, please hit apply now!

You will then be directed to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application. Please complete it, and we will contact you regarding the next steps.

Additional details:

Our reference: MTC054

Vacancy: Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Location: Buxton

Salary: Competitive

Hours: The first months are college-based; subsequently, hours are 7:30-4:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 7:30-11:30 am on Friday.