Central Birmingham Springs - Level 2 Apprentice Spring Technician
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Company: Central Birmingham Springs Ltd
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Location: Birmingham, B25 8DW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £192.40 per week
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00396
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2022
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Start Date: 05/09/2022
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 7:30-4:30 Mon to Thursday and 07:30 to 1:30 Friday
Brief Description
The position of Apprentice Spring Technician involves the manufacture of springs and wire forms of all parts of CBS, you will be expected to learn all production aspects of the business and utilize your apprenticeship learning to highlight areas of improvement to the business to increase quality and efficiency.
Qualifications Required
Qualifications are not as important as a desire to learn and become an engineer, although grade D / 3 or above in maths and English language would be favourable. You should be able to read English instructions and write legible results
Personal Qualities
For this role you must be confident and purposeful
Good manner with employees and clear communications
Skills Required
Academic/Technical Qualifications
Reading and writing
Computer Skills
Measurement use
High level of dexterity
Communication Skills
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations
- Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
- Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment
- Using and communicating technical information
- Lean/Business Improvement
- Mechanical maintenance/assemblies
- General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications
- Bench Fitting
Relevant Workplace Training
Functional Skills (If required)
Please note that this Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship will last for 12-18 months. It will involve spending one day per week at MAKE UK's state-of-the-art Training Hub in Aston, and four days per week at the employer's site for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Future Prospects
Once you have completed your apprenticeship you will become a qualified engineering operative.
Vacancy Detail
Central Birmingham Springs Ltd was founded to combine the best materials and processing knowledge to deliver outstanding Custom Springs, Flat Springs and Wireforming. From quotation to despatch we add real value for our customers.
Physically located in the heart of industrial Britain, CBS has a prime position to provide fast deliveries.
Central Birmingham Springs combines technical knowledge and manufacturing experience. The team comprises engineers with backgrounds in Spring design and manufacture, process manufacturing and material science.
The position of Apprentice Spring Technician involves the manufacture of springs and wire forms of all parts of CBS, you will be expected to learn all production aspects of the business and utilize your apprenticeship learning to highlight areas of improvement to the business to increase quality and efficiency.
The Key Accountabilities:
To develop and maintain relationships with staff and ensure a happy healthy environment
To collaborate with colleagues to get the best use of machinery and maintain delivery targets
To Ensure the workshop is left clean and equipment, samples, tooling is returned after use
Assist with development of apprentices by passing on skills
Ensure that parts leaving are inspected and conform to drawing, sample, job card.
Ensure that equipment is used safely
Other Information
It is our vision to become a leading UK manufacturer of springs and pressings, creating both a great company and a great place to work.
This apprenticeship is a level 2 engineering operative apprenticeship, which over 18 months, will involve attending make UK on Day release throughout your course