Job Description

An exciting opportunity to become an apprentice engineer at Shape Machining Ltd, an industry leading multi-axis advanced technology machining company founded by former F1 Chief Designer Peter McCool to provide precision composite machined tooling to the motorsport, automotive and aerospace industries.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Duration: 24 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment Delivery model: Work-based training with your employer Year 1 - Day release during term time (2 days a week in college, 3 days in the workplace) Year 2 - Day release during term time (1 day a week in college, 4 days in the workplace) Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year Level 1 Functional Skills in English (7 days at college if required Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice's time at work Qualifications included: Level 1 Functional Skills in English (if required) Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)€¢ Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship End Point Assessment: Practical assessment Professional discussion Where you'll work UNIT 19 AVENUE ONE WITNEY OX28 4XZ

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: Maths (grade 4/C or above) Desirable qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: 4 GCSEs, including English (grade A*- C / 9 - 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 Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Team working Creative Initiative Other Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus. This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions. As a new Apprenticeship applicant you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session please call us on 01235 216216. Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Employer

Shape Machining

WITNEY, OX28 4XZ

Provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

About Employer

SHAPE Machining Ltd was founded by former F1 Chief Designer Peter McCool to provide precision composite machined tooling to the motorsport, automotive and aerospace industries and the growing number of other sectors requiring complex composite tooling. SHAPE started as a multi-axis advanced technology machining company to support the carbon composite manufacturing sector. Recent expansion has seen the addition of an Engineering team, with CAD and Engineering project management skills and a Composites manufacturing team for carbon thermoset and thermoplastic R&D, low volume part manufacture and hot press forming for higher volumes. Financial backing for the company comes from a team of international investors with many years experience developing and guiding cutting edge manufacturing companies to many years of sustained success. SHAPE is able to provide clients with unrivalled service because of the depth of experience and expertise in the team: Peter has more than 25 years experience in aerospace and automotive engineering. He has a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and has worked for many of the UK's leading engineering companies, including British Aerospace and Mclaren. During his Engineering career he has designed a wide range of composite components and their associated tooling. He has also setup and managed engineering teams and driven innovation across a number of high technology sectors. He is joined by a team of experienced Composite Engineers, CAD designers, CNC programmers, machinists and pattern makers with F1, automotive and aerospace experience. The company invests in only the latest technologies in CAD, multi-axis machining, automated fibre placement and hot press forming as well as ensuring that the traditional prepreg laminating and curing techniques are kept up to date. SHAPE therefore combines experience and knowledge with cutting edge technologies and a wide manufacturing capability.