Engineering Technician Apprentice - 5 Axis, New Mills
To gain skills programming setting and operating CNC machines within a precision engineering products. We have been operating for over 18 years and have a highly experienced team that will support you throughout your apprenticeship.
Annual wage
£10,982.40 to £21,673.60
Age dependant minimum rate applies. Personal protective equipment is provided as required.
Working week
40 hours per week, general working hours apply i.e. 8.30pm – 5pm Monday to Friday inclusive of off-the-job training, e,g, college attendance.
Total hours per week: 40 hours a week
Expected duration
42 Months
Apprenticeship level
Advanced Level 3 (A level)
Positions
2 positions available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Looking at drawings
- Setting up machines
- Using material provided
- Making parts to drawings as required
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will study the Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship standard, Mechanical Manufacturing Pathway.
You will attend college weekly at the Leek Campus, college transport is available, spending time in the engineering workshop, CAD/CAM suites learning with other apprentices.
You will also receive training in the workplace both on and off the job from the experienced team. Your college instructor-mentor will visit you in the workplace on a regular basis to complete observations and professional discussions to guide you through the apprenticeship standard.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
We anticipate you will become a permanent member of our team and will continue your development to generate programs on CAD software.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
- A desire to learn
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) desirable
Things to consider
Please consider how you will get to work each day, college transport is available to use to get to the engineering workshop at the Leek Campus.
About the employer
5 Axis is an engineering company who makes parts and jigs/tooling for the aerospace and automotive industries.
Employer
5 AXIS LTD
https://www.5axisltd.com/
Address
UNIT 2 ENSOR WAY, NEW MILLS, HIGH PEAK, SK22 4NQ
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)