Annual wage £13,145.60 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday to Thursday from 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm. A flexible approach to the working hours will be required. Sometimes working patterns may vary e.g. 7.00am - 3.00pm or 11.00am - 7.00pm. Total hours per week: 39.5 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 01 Jun 2024 Date posted 05 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000242199 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day The successful candidate will be trained, following machine shop safe working practices and procedural guidelines, to program CNC and NC machinery. Key tasks will include (but not limited to): Operating NC and CNC machines Carrying out detailed test procedures Creating CAD drawings and managing the CAD database Carrying out day-to-day tasks of the machine shop Working to the machines job schedules Managing stock of machine tools and work holdings The training you will be getting Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard which includes: Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (skills) Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge) Functional skills in maths or English (if requried) Learning will take place in the workplace with the need to attend training with NSEGTA when required What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship On completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to discuss further progression routes or full-time employment opportunities Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade C/4) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C/4) Desired