Summary
The role uses CAD technology to prepare customer designs in preparation for production. There will also be a hands-on role helping to operate our CNC plasma cutter including using CAM to load cutting dimensions onto machine, as well as loading and unloading sheet metal, grinding and cleaning operations.
Wage
£15,704 a year
You will have annual pay reviews in line with your advancing qualifications, performance and experience
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Mon - Thursday, 8.00am to 5.00pm and Friday, 7.00am to 4.00pm.
40 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
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
We are seeking to employ and train 1 Technician Apprentice
You will be highly trained to work in the world of manufacturing. The initial training will be broad based and could lead to a first appointment as a Technician
The main operators are MIG welders and they are supported by material handling personnel who prepare the parts.
* The material preparation include use of cutting machines, hand grinders, pedestal drillers.
* The apprentice will become familiar with all these operations whilst on site.
* They will also be assisting in the operation of the Plasma Cutter which cuts out metal shapes. The design drawing is loaded into system and converts the information into a a programme file (Computer Aided Manufacturing) which tells the machine what shape and dimensions to cut.
* The loading and unloading of the sheet metal onto the cutting bed.
* The use of a hand grinder to smooth edges.
* Getting an understanding of the products and production of drawings (CAD).
Where you'll work
UNIT 3 PERRY STREET
BRADLEY
BILSTON
WV14 8RP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
EEF LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Your training plan
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including:
* Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
* Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
* Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
* In house training in line with your requirements
* Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
On completion of your studies and End Point Assessment (EPA), you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (or other relevant subject) (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
The important part of the position is to provide detailed drawing for your customers and to operate the plasma cutting equipment. The design role is office based with the plasma cutting part requiring manual work loading and offloading metal plate, grinding and simple maintenance/cleaning of the equipment Make UK reserve the right to close this advert early, based on application numbers, so if you would like to be considered, please apply now to avoid disappointment