Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join us, we are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers for precision machined plastic components. Our products are supplied into diverse applications.
Duration
36 Months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Our products are supplied into diverse applications including
- Ventilators
- Formula 1
- Covid vaccination production
- Life Science
- Oil and Gas
- Defence and Aerospace
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
Where you’ll work
6, Bowden Hey Rd, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak SK23 0QZ
SK23 0QZ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician
Your training plan
You will attend the Leek Campus (college transport is available) on a weekly basis, spending time with other apprentices in the workshop, CAD/CAM suites etc.
You will also be visited in the workplace by a college instructor-mentor on a regular basis, they will complete observations, have professional discussions and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.
More training information
You will receive extensive training and mentoring in the workplace, supported by a training plan that will complement your college training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE English (Grade 4 or above) essential
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential
- GCSE Science (Grade 4 or above) essential
Desired qualifications
- Other (BTEC) Engineering or Technical Subject (Grade Pass or above) desirable
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Reliable
- An interest in the industry
- Ability to learn from peers
- A desire to learn
Other requirements
Please consider how you will travel to work each day, and to Leek Campus on college days.
About this company
Precision machined components in high performance plastics.
https://www.roechling.com/uk/industrial/high-peak (opens in new tab)
Company Benefits
21 days annual leave, pension contributions, attendance rewards, free eye test
After this apprenticeship
There is excellent potential for a permanent position on the successful completion of your apprenticeship, along with the option to attend specialised training.
