Forging Apprentice – Complex Cold Forming Ltd

Summary

An opportunity exists for an apprentice to join our forging team and, building upon their existing enthusiasm, education and practical experience, the result will be a fully skilled engineer who is able to undertake a wide range of manufacturing and production roles.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Initially accompanied by a fully skilled member of the team. The job holder will increasingly become sufficient as their knowledge and skills develop.

Duties will include programming machines to make complex parts, operating production machinery along with learning engineering practices and procedures. Including the use of measuring equipment and reading engineering drawings.

Subject to the job holder's wishes and attainment, education will progress with experience, up to and including a degree level qualification.

Where you'll work

BESCOT ESTATE
BLOCK D
WODEN ROAD WEST
WEDNESBURY
WS10 7SG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.

Individuals must attend PTP's Walsall Centre once a week (Essex Terrace, Intown, Walsall, WS1 1SQ).

More training information

To achieve this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake both college-based and practical learning and to contribute to the delivery of the housekeeping, productivity and quality targets of the business. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to progress through advanced apprenticeships, HND etc.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 3/D and above)


• Maths (grade 3/D and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Team working


• Positive work ethic


• Punctuality


• Literacy skills & Maths

Other requirements

Requires a driving licence. Higher level attainment in Maths is a distinct advantage.

About this employer

Complex Cold Forming Ltd is a forging supplier to blue chip companies around the world.

http://www.complexcoldforming.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Likely future job roles in factory management or technical discipline, if desired.