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Apprentice Toolmaker

Employer
Welsh Government
Location
Leviat Tenth Ave, Deeside CH5 2UA
Salary
Apprenticeship rates
Closing date
23 Jul 2021

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Specialism
Other
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Advanced
Start Date
Ongoing
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

About the apprenticeship

Duties

To service and maintain production tooling and fixtures to enable the production processes to be efficient. Use tool room machinery and materials to produce precision parts to engineering drawings, ensuring EHS and quality standards are adhered to

GENERAL AND TASK MANAGEMENT
Work with manufacturing software such as CAD (AutoCAD) and CAM (Fusion360)
Use a combination of lathes, milling machines(conventional and CNC), surface grinders and cutting machines to cut and shape a part.
Use precision measuring instruments like micrometers, Vernier callipers and gauges to check the tools dimensions.
Tooling strip down and diagnosis for repair.
Tooling Improvements.
Preventative maintenance of tooling and shop machinery.
Fabrication of Fixtures and spare parts for tooling.
Maintain spare parts system.
Comply with the quality and environment standards procedures and instructions.

Additional information

Process Improvement:
To help develop and improve the business and workforce
•Identify areas of process improvement throughout the business using lean manufacturing techniques aimed at improving workflow, current stock control and reducing waste.
•Actively promote application of Op-ex principles and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and/or practices.
•Develop personal experience of lean manufacturing by completing relevant workshops or training courses.
•Develop and lead onsite training courses for workforce aimed at improving overall site knowledge.

Health & Safety
Ensure compliance with all personal obligations under Health & Safety legislation, adhere and implement Company H&S policies and procedures.
•Abide by and encourage all site H&S policies and procedures.
•Abide by all safe working procedures, practices, rules, regulations.
•Review, report and investigate any incident

Requirements

Skills

Driven
Innovative
Strategic mindset

Qualifications

Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No

Course details

Training provider:
Coleg Cambria

Qualification:
L3 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

About the employer

Leviat Tenth Ave,

Deeside
CH5 2UA

Disability confident

No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

To be confirmed

Company

Why an apprenticeship?

As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer.  A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.

At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.

What apprenticeships are available?

We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board:  Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.

If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link.  Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts.  You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply you:

  • will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
  • will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
  • will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.

ALS eligibility

Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:

  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject

What are the benefits?  

How much will I be paid?

You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500. 

You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

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