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Looking for an Engineering apprenticeship?

PPE have a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to join the business and work within their machining workshop.

Job Role:

Precision Parts Engineering is a well-established, bespoke specialist CNC machining company. Operating from a state-of-the-art equipped complex and with a highly trained and motivated workforce, it has the latest in CNC technology and skills to manufacture complex engineering components within a range of sizes from 1mm to 4m. High-speed access through the latest in Broadband technology means large CNC/CAD programme files can be easily accommodated.

  • Assist in setting up and operation manual CNC machining equipment
  • Learn to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and job orders.
  • Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments
  • Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and consistency
  • perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery and tools.
  • document work performed maintaining accurate records
  • follow all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • participate in classroom and on the job training sessions as part of the apprenticeship programme.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.

Required Skills & Personal Qualities:

  • Excellent attention to detail 
  • Good Communication and team working skills
  • good problem solving trouble shooting skills
  • Passionate about entering the engineering sector
  • excellent work ethics
  • possess good resilience to working with an engineering environment
  • self motivations; self-starter, able to make appropriate decisions and lead their own professional development
  • Good time management skills
  • forward thinking attitude 
  • Progressive attitude towards training

Working Schedule:

39 hour working week 

Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm

Fridays - 7.30am - 12.30pm 

(1 day a week will be at college).

Qualifications:

GCSE Mathematics grade 5

GCSE English Language grade 5

GCSE Science grade 5

Two additional GCSEs at grade 5 or above

Other Information

Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship

Advanced Apprenticeship

Proposed Duration

46 Months

Training to be Provided by Blackburn College

Level 3 Machining Technician 

Contact

Apprenticeship Team

01254 292500

Apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk

http://www.precisionpartsengineering.co.uk/