Summary
The apprentice will collaborate with our software to transform a plan from paper into the software, then proceed to the CNC machine to run the program and compile all the parts, ensuring they are prepared for the next step in the production process.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Days to be confirmed 8.00am- 4:30pm with the chance of overtime
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 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
* Each day will bring new experiences, as it is situated in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
* The apprentice will spend time on a computer, training and gaining knowledge about the various units and compartments
* They will take physical plans and digitize them using the computer
* Following this, they will send these plans via email to trade customers, including all necessary drawings and summaries of doors
* After the customer has approved and signed off on the project, they will prepare the required documentation for the factory
* A kit list will also be compiled for the job, specifying the amount of board that needs to be ordered
* It is essential to follow a board and tape management system during this process
* The apprentice will then operate the CNC machine to manufacture the job, making it ready for assembly
* This will involve edging the job with an edge bander
* Ultimately, they will transfer the job to the next production stage for assembly
Where you'll work
Jubilee Industrial Estate
Alexandra Enterprise Centre
Ashington
NE63 8UB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training schedule
The apprentice will be based in the factory 4 days a week and in college one day a week
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4-9)
* Maths (grade 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Administrative skills
* Attention to detail
* Communication skills
* Customer care skills
* Initiative
* IT skills
* Number skills
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
Other requirements
There will be heavy lifting involved. Overtime maybe required on a weekend