## Job Description**Start Your Career with NOV – Powering the Industry That Powers the World**Join NOV, a market-leading manufacturer of advanced, highly engineered products, and become part of a global team shaping the future of industrial innovation.We’re offering a unique opportunity to kickstart your career as a **Multi-Skilled Apprentice** at our Manchester manufacturing site located in Middleton.This is more than a job—it’s a four-year development journey designed to build the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to become a key member of our operations team.**What You’ll Learn and Do**You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, including:* CNC Turning & Milling* CNC Programming* Assembly & Fabrication* General Manufacturing OperationsOur **rotational programme** introduces you to different departments, so you can see the full lifecycle of our components—from design through to shipping.**Your Apprenticeship Roadmap****Year 1*** Primarily college-based training* Work toward your **NVQ Level 2** qualification* Build foundational skills in manufacturing principles**Year 2*** Progress to a **Level 3 Diploma*** Spend more time on-site, applying your skills in real-world production* Learn from experienced mentors in our plant and machine shop**Year 3*** Complete your **Level 3 Diploma*** Operate machinery and manufacture components under supervision* Gain deeper insight into policies, procedures, and quality standards**Year 4*** Consider pursuing a **Higher-Level Qualification (HE)*** Operate with greater independence and take on more complex tasks* Graduate as a fully trained Multi-Skilled Operator with continued learning opportunities**What We’re Looking For**We value attitude and potential as much as academic results. The ideal candidate is:* Curious and eager to understand machinery and components* A problem-solver who can think ahead and adapt to change* Able to manage tasks and time efficiently* Willing to build positive working relationships and learn from others**Entry Requirements****Essential Qualifications*** English and Maths: Grade 4 (or equivalent) or above**Desirable*** Science and/or Technical subject at Grade 4+* Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook)**Experience*** Exposure to a working environment (e.g., part-time job or school placement) is a plus**What We Offer*** A structured four-year development programme* Hands-on training and real-world project experience* Mentorship from skilled professionals* Support toward nationally recognised qualifications* A potential pathway to full-time employment and higher education* A chance to be part of a purpose-driven organisation with global impactEvery day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. **We Power the Industry that Powers the World** Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future. **Global Family** We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. **Purposeful Innovation** Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. **Service Above All** This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.## About the Team**Corporate** Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.- Job Category Apprentice
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