Apprentice Engineering Manufacturing Operative
P C P GRATINGS LTD · Wolverhampton, WV10 7DB
Engineering operative (level 2)
PCP Gratings is recruiting an apprentice to learn the fundamentals of engineering and manufacturing while supporting day-to-day production. The role involves assisting with the manufacture, processing, packing, and dispatch of products in line with customer orders and company procedures, while consistently following health and safety standards.
The work
Daily/Weekly Tasks:
- Light machine work
- Using the grinders and hand grinders
- Using drills
- Train and understand to assemble metal components to specifications
- Understand and read engineering and technical drawings
- Use of auto welders
- Use hand and power tools for cutting, shaping and finishing metal
- Welding and fabrication of metal parts
- Preparing materials and equipment for engineering processes
- Fitting and assembly
- Inspect and test products (visually and using micrometres, verniers), taking appropriate action to confirm the quality of products or materials
- Finishing and packing of products ready for dispatch
- Cleaning and maintenance of machinery
- Working with the wider team to support in any area required
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following safety guidelines
- Work and collaborate with colleagues to drive improvements and innovation
Training
This is a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship, Mechanical pathway, delivered over a period of 15-months.
The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG or Telford TF3 3AJ, 1 day per week for the first year, and the company for the rest of the time accompanied by assessor visits.
Training provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
What you come out with
The company offers excellent opportunities for career progression, with the potential to advance onto further apprenticeships, such as a Level 3 in Engineering, or to develop skills in areas like welding and fabrication.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Self Motivated
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English and Maths 9-4 minimum
Things to consider
Due to the company’s location, learners must ensure they are able to travel to site reliably, starting at 8:00am during the first year and from 7:00am thereafter. Applicants should check that bus times or travel arrangements are suitable.
Pay extras and benefits
- Company Pension
- Free on-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Generous holidays
- In-house training and development
£14,560 a year
The employer
Engineering is so much more than the scientific art of crafting structures. Embedded within the word, is a promise of innovation, design excellence and pioneering tomorrows’ safety solutions. We use our high level of know-how, and a fine-tuned sense of quality to engineer new solutions in close partnership with our customers, pushing industrial standards and innovating market-leading solutions. Safety is at the very heart of our products and through everything we do. Our drive is to enable our customers - no matter their industry - to safely operate in their business routine, supported and surrounded by innovative PcP solutions.
Workplace
- Unit 4E, Station Road, Four Ashes Industrial Estate, Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, WV10 7DB