Job Title: Apprentice Machinist/Toolmaker
Location: Haslingden
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Dependant on age Starting pay from £7.14ph, (£14,851pa)
If you enjoy a practical role and would like to embark on a new career with a supportive company complete with training, we would love to hear from you . . .
Here’s What You Can Expect To Be Doing:
You will be trained and supported throughout your apprenticeship and employment, including support with gaining your Engineering Technician Apprenticeship qualification.
As an Apprentice Machinist/Toolmaker you will learn how to undertake the highly skilled, complex and specialist detailed work of manufacturing and maintaining the engineering equipment used to produce plastic packaging in our factory.
This requires interpreting drawings and technical instructions and the use of manual milling machines and lathes also with manual fitting skills.
You will:
- Be developed to be competent using engineering drawings and technical specifications to set and operate machinery
- Learn how to receive and check materials ensuring that they are available and correct
- Follow processes and use proven techniques, including setting up work holding using chucks, fixtures and vices and specialist tooling
- Become competent planning how to complete milling/turning operations
- Become competent using conventional mechanical measuring equipment including Vernier’s, Micrometre’s to check that work is correct
- Be responsible for assisting with mechanical breakdowns when required
- Be responsible for assisting on mechanical projects when required
- Complete required job logs including liaising with supervisors to obtain sign-off
- Complete daily checks on equipment
- Follow Safe Working Practices
- Adhere to Health & Safety and environmental procedures and regulations
A Few Things About You:
- A commitment to undertake an Apprenticeship over 4 years which requires regular attendance at a local college with ongoing assessments
- Possess Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4
- Possess good hand to eye co-ordination and hand skills
- A can-do attitude, able to overcome obstacles with a team approach
- Self-motivated and can work under pressure
- Ability to follow instructions
- Excellent attendance and timekeeping
- Have the means to get to and from our premises for the working hours below
When you’ll be working:
You will be working a rotating pattern of 7am – 4pm and 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday.
40 Hours per week.
This will include time to undertake your studies through a college or training provider.
Who We Are:
Flexipol is in its 28th year, and during this time the business has grown steadily each year, providing long term secure employment.
The company is BRC certificated and is an approved food packaging supplier to key manufacturers in the UK and internationally, such as those in the Marks and Spencer supply chain.
The Company prides itself on its innovative approach to product design and manufacturing, along with an excellent reputation for high-quality customer service.
We believe that our success is due to our unique blend of technical collaboration, innovation and extraordinary service and most importantly, the skills, team work and dedication of our employees.
Why work for us:
- In-house training with progression opportunities
- Opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification
- Weekly Pay
- Company Bonus Scheme (Based on performance, paid up to twice yearly)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
Flexipol is an Equal Opportunities and Age Positive Employer.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
