Annual wage £13,987.48 £7.27 per hour Working week Hours of work are 07:30 am to 16:00 pm Monday to Thursday & 07:30 am to 12:30 pm on Friday. Total hours per week: 37 Expected duration 24 Months Possible start date 05 Aug 2024 Date posted 18 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000238255 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Our new apprentice will be involved in the following Learning machining strategies Setting up, programming and operating CNC Milling Machines 3D machining Manual finishing and quality inspecting parts for dimensional accuracy The training you will be getting The apprentice will enrol onto the Level 2 Engineering operative apprenticeship on the mechanical pathway. The apprentice undertaking this apprenticeship must achieve: Mandatory qualifications: Diploma in engineering operations (skills) Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge) Apprentices without Level 1 (or equivalent) in English and maths must ensure that apprentices achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end-point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language. Delivered on day release at Castleford college. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Progression onto Level 3 Engineering technician (Tool Maker & Tool and Die Maintenance Technician) for the right candidate. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Team working, Self-motivated, Enthusiastic, Determination, Punctual Qualifications GCSE or equivalent At least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 4/C above) Desired Things to consider The work can be physically and mentally demanding at times.