Engineering Operative Apprentice – Ashcroft Components Ltd (VAC1000326116)
Apprenticeship
Walsall
Posted 3 days ago
Ashcroft Components are looking for an Engineering Operative Apprentice to join their team to support the Lathe, Milling, CAD and Welding. This is a great opportunity to get into an engineering career.
From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined.
How will you travel to work and training? You will be required to manual handle components of varying weights and sizes.
Ashcroft Components was formed when a team of industry experts identified the need for a new and innovative way of supplying specialist components and fasteners. There are many fastener distribution companies in the UK but at Ashcroft Componenets we dedicate 100% of our time, skill and passion sourcing, manufacturing and supplying complex components that are labour intensive. Allowing us to alleviate the strain on the resources of our clients, whether in engineering, purchasing, quality control or accounts departments.
Unit 3, Leamore Industrial Estate, Wall End Close, Walsall, WS2 7PH
Duties to Include
- Lathe work on specialist fixings and small components
- Milling work on specialist components
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) to understand and create engineering drawings
- Welding of mild steel components using the MAG process
- Ashcroft Components are a ISO9000 company and therefore quality control and system management will be a key part of the role
From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined.
The training you will be getting
- Engineering Operative Level 2
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE English (Grade 4/C)
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C)
Other Requirements
How will you travel to work and training? You will be required to manual handle components of varying weights and sizes.
About the Company
Ashcroft Components was formed when a team of industry experts identified the need for a new and innovative way of supplying specialist components and fasteners. There are many fastener distribution companies in the UK but at Ashcroft Componenets we dedicate 100% of our time, skill and passion sourcing, manufacturing and supplying complex components that are labour intensive. Allowing us to alleviate the strain on the resources of our clients, whether in engineering, purchasing, quality control or accounts departments.
Address
Unit 3, Leamore Industrial Estate, Wall End Close, Walsall, WS2 7PH
Vacancy Features
| Job Category | Engineering |
| Salary/Rate | £12,563.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age |
| Type | Apprenticeship |
| Contract Length | 24 months |
| Start Date | July 2025 |
| Job Reference | VAC1000326116 |
| Training Provider | PTP Training |