Job Description

The apprenticeship has a machinist bias with an expected opportunity at the end of your apprenticeship to join our manufacturing team to produce high quality, precision sealing solutions for the automotive, power generation and aerospace markets.

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 The Machining Technician apprenticeship standard is a 4-year programme, commencing September 2024. During the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to earn a salary and achieve recognised qualifications whilst gaining practical hands-on experience. The Engineering Apprentice will spend 4 years training at Cross Manufacturing, Devizes, supported by Wiltshire College to achieve an industry standard of Level 3 in the chosen apprenticeship whilst also gaining relevant work experience. The apprentice will spend approximately 2 years in our dedicated, on-site Training School learning hand and machining skills. During years 3 and 4 the apprentices will develop enhanced engineering technical knowledge as they engage in Level 3 qualifications both at college and at work. Where appropriate we will involve the apprentice in different areas of the business; this will further enhance skills, knowledge and understanding of our industry. Where you'll work Hopton Road Devizes SN10 2EU

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 4) Math (grade 4) Science (grade 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 Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Good Listener Other - 39 Hours per week. There may be a requirement to work outside of core hours and weekend working, subject to working time directive. - 4-year fixed term contract - Attractive starting wage - Private Family Healthcare (once eligible) - 25 Days Holiday - Good clean & modern factory with canteen and on-site parking - Company Bonus scheme - Christmas bonus and discretionary Company performance summer bonus - Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme, up to 12% contribution from the Company - Cycle to Work Scheme - Life Assurance cover - Unum €“ help at hand employee assistance program including shopping discounts - Professional body annual membership reimbursement - Opportunities for training and development - Eye consultation and contribution towards new glasses

Employer

CROSS MANUFACTURING COMPANY (1938) LIMITED

Devizes, SN10 2EU

Provider

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

About Employer

Since the 1920s the Cross Manufacturing Company has specialised in the design and manufacture of heat resisting wrought alloy sealing rings and associated products, combining technology with innovation to achieve world-class quality and precision.