Engineering Technician Apprentice - Rochling Engineering Plastics, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Engineering Technician Apprentice
We are a leading manufacturer of precision machined plastic components that are used in a variety of applications including pharmaceutical, formula 1 and aerospace. We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who has a strong interest in becoming a qualified engineer.
Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£10,000
16-18 years – £5.25 per hour. 19+ year (first year) – £5.40 per hour.
Working week
8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, 8am – 1.30pm Friday. Time spent at college is part of your working week.
Total hours per week: 38 hours a week
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
What will the apprentice be doing?
Roles and responsibilities:
- Setting and operating modern CNC machine centres.
- Understanding and interpreting technical drawings.
- Creating CNC programs using the latest CAD software.
- Making changes to existing CNC programs to meet drawing requirements.
- Using precision measurement systems.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Studying the Engineering Technician Apprenticeship you will attend college at our Leek Campus, college transport is available, and spend time in our dedicated engineering workshop which includes CAM/CAD suites, 3D printers alongside traditional engineering machines such as lathes. You will also receive training and support in the workplace and build a portfolio of evidence against the skills, knowledge and behaviour as set out in the apprenticeship standard.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There is potential for permanent employment on the successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Science subject (Grade 4/C or above) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Engineering/Technical subject (Grade 4/C or above) desirable
- BTEC or equivalent Engineering/Technical Subject (Grade 4/C or above) desirable
Things to consider
Please consider how you will get to work each day.
About the employer
Rochling Industrial (UK) High Peak are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers for precision machined plastic components. Our products are supplied into diverse applications including Ventilators, Formula 1, Covid vaccination production, Life Science, Oil and Gas, Defence and Aerospace.
Employer
Rochling Engineering Plastics
https://www.roechling.com/uk/industrial
Address
- 6, Bowden Hey Rd, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak SK23 0QZ
- SK23 0QZ
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)