Job Description

The candidate will start out in the Toolroom, learning how to utilise a range of conventional / CNC metalworking machinery and equipment to produce, repair and maintain jigs, fixtures and tools, used on new and existing products within production. Once competent, there are opportunities to progress into other roles within the business.

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 You will study on a Level 3 Machining Technician Standard. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3: EAL L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge) During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield's AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study. Where you'll work Sterling Works Mansfield Road Wales Bar Kiveton Park Sheffield S26 5PQ

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English Language (grade Grade C or 4) Mathematics (grade Grade C or 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 Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative

Employer

C.W.FLETCHER & SONS,LIMITED

Sheffield, S26 5PQ

Provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

About Employer

From humble beginnings in 1891, manufacturing forging blanks for the cutlery trade, privately-owned CW Fletcher has a strong history of progression, and being leaders in complex engineering. At the core to this is the company's attraction to hiring forward-thinking people, who continue to push boundaries and develop the latest technologies. While maintaining the title of market leaders in complex engineering, CW Fletcher continues the ethos of a family-run company. The upmost level of pride in the work which is carried out, as our clients' projects matter as much to them as they do to us. Care and attention are paramount, as we continue to achieve our vision: To become €˜Obviously, the safest partner for any customer in whatever market we chose to serve.'