Protaform - Level 3 Machining Technician Apprentice – CNC Spring Auto Setter
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Company: Protaform Springs & Pressings Limited
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Location: Redditch, B98 8LJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £390.00 per week
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00764
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Application Deadline Date: 06/07/2025
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Start Date: 01/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: At Protaform - Mon - Thur 7.30am - 4.30pm and Fri 7.30am - 12.30pm
Brief Description
An opportunity to join a great company that is growing.
With many different aspects to our business, the right candidate has an excellent chance to develop an extensive skillset as a CNC Spring Auto Setter
Qualifications Required
5 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.
Personal Qualities
• Self-Motivated
• A positive approach to learning new skills
• Happy to work individually or as part of a team
Skills Required
• Computer Literate
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Good communication skills
Training to be Provided
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including:
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
● In house training in line with your requirements.
● Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
On completion of your studies and End Point Assessment (EPA), you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.
Future Prospects
For the right candidate at the end of a successful apprenticeship, a permanent role will be made available
Historically, working in these types of roles has led to advancement into various supervisory positions
Vacancy Detail
COMPANY
Protaform Springs & Pressing is a long standing company that has been trading since 1983.
Our company is extremely diverse and has many different areas within the business.
We specialise in presswork’s, spring manufacturing, welding, soldering and many different types of assembly work.
We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified business, proudly supplying many leading companies including the defence industry.
ROLE
This vacancy offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a company with an excellent reputation for high standards of service and quality
This is an engineering apprenticeship that will last up to 42 months
Time will be spent between Make UK’s training facility and in company
Skills you will develop but not an exhaustive list are:
• CNC Programming
• Precision grinding techniques
• General machining
• Mechanical principles
• Understanding Engineering drawings
• This pathway has a set of 25 learning and 6 behaviour skills
Other Information
Please note: Make UK and Protaform reserve the right to change the advert closing date without notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment