Job Description

We are looking for 1 x engineering operative apprentice to join our team on the Team Valley in Gateshead. You will gain a wide and varied understanding of sign manufacturing along with an understanding of CNC, operating routers and assembly.

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 work towards an Engineering Operative level 2 standard. All apprentices undertaking this apprenticeship must achieve: Mandatory qualifications: Diploma in engineering operations (skills) Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge) Level 2 Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date. Where you'll work Redforrest House Queens Court North Earlsway Team Valley Gateshead NE11 0BP

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: english and maths (grade grade 4 minimum) 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 IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Team working Creative Initiative

Employer

ASTLEY SIGNS LIMITED

Gateshead, NE11 0BP

Provider

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

About Employer

This is a very successful sign design, manufacturer and installation company. Astley produces large structural signage for commercial offices, petrol stations, supermarkets and many other commercial and industrial applications. They offer a concept-to-completion solution, supporting brands with every element of their brand messaging from sign design right through to manufacture, installation and maintenance. Alongside working directly with amazing brands, they also support contractors such as architects and developers with their own branding projects, helping translate their designs into award-winning spaces. As a purely UK based manufacturer they are passionate about supporting local recruitment and keeping our carbon footprint to a minimum, working efficiently from 2 production facilities (Gateshead, Kettering) and utilising a further 2 storage and logistics sites (Leeds, Glasgow).