Mechanical Apprentice

M/ST/01
Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Permanent
Advanced Manufacturing

Position: Mechanical Apprentice

Location: Stroud

Type of role: permanent

Working week: 38.75 hours between Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 04:30 pm and from 7:30 am to 02:00 pm on Fridays

Benefits: overtime time and a half, sick pay, heath plan, pension, free parking, regular overtime and training leading to NVQ Level 3

We are now seeking a mechanical apprentice for a manufacturing company based in Stroud.  Th appropriate Mechanical Apprentice will undertake a structured training program of academic study and on the job training to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the company’s future assembly and test requirements of company equipment

Responsibilities:

  • Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of assembly and test skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.
  • To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently, increasing your overall contribution to the department.
  • Learning and understanding the importance of Health and Safety within the workplace and your role in achieving this.
  • To develop the skills to assemble products from work instructions and drawings, achieving the necessary quality requirements.
  • To undertake and successfully complete the NVQ Level 3 units in line with the framework and timescales set out by the company.
  • Throughout the training period, achieving the required milestones, producing a good standard of work and developing practical skills to achieve the NVQ Level 3 qualification.
  • To learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair in line with our
  • To perform any other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the post holder.

Requirements:

  • Good Practical skills or interest in engineering
  • Good attitude and ability to work in the part of the team
  • Willing to learn

If you think this is appropriate opportunity, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact Marta on 01453 852 542

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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