Annual wage £12,979.20 Applicants with significant prior achievements may benefit from higher hourly rates. Regular increases in line with performance and/or age. Working week Monday - Thursday between 08:00 - 1700 and Friday between 08:00 - 13:00. Total hours per week: 39.0 Expected duration 4 Years Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 15 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000251287 Positions 3 available What you will do in your working day As part of your 4-year apprenticeship, you will be trained and mentored to skilled engineer level in areas of: In-house training by skilled engineers in conventional and CNC machining techniques Loading, proving and programming CNC machines Inspection and quality practices Health and safety training Business improvement techniques Other technical engineering tasks and duties, as required "Off-the-job" training to gain UK recognised engineering qualifications The training you will be getting You will work towards the Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which includes Functional Skills at level 2 if not already achieved grades 4/C or above in maths and English: Year One through Year 3 - Day release at Appris, Bradford: EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Machining Year One through Year Four, Workplace Training and Mentoring towards achieving the Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours (KSBs) Internal training, development and mentoring with highly skilled engineers in a variety of machining (CNC) areas and other engineering related duties and requirements In your 4th Year, you will continue to work towards your occupational competency in engineering and prepare for independent end-point assessments What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Successful applicants can look forward to the possibility of a full-time position, post-apprenticeship Further training and job specific development is also a possibility Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade minimum 4/C or equivalent) Essential GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade minimum 4/C or equivalent) Essential GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade minimum 4/C or equivalent) Essential BTEC or equivalent Engineering (Grade Level 2 or 3) Desired Things to consider This company is located in, Rodley, Leeds, so please ensure you can arrange suitable transport for the start and finish times of the job. It also includes off-the-job training at Appris in Bradford, so please make allowances for the travel