About The Role

Are you a self-motivated individual with a keen interest in a practical role? Are you keen to secure an apprenticeship which will support you to gain qualifications in a hands-on environment?
PETA are proud to be working with VRS Precision Engineering Ltd to recruit and train a Machining Apprentice. This opportunity is a full-time role based at their site in Fareham.

About the role:

As a Machining Apprentice, you will be trained to become highly skilled in manufacturing complex, precision parts and components from specialist materials using various machines:

Your core responsibilities will include:

Learning how to check materials before starting work
Becoming competent using technical information such as using drawings, and work packs
Setting up a range of workholding devices including chucks, colletts and vices
Learning to programme, set and operate CNC mills and lathes
Learning about different material for applications manufactured
Using a range of measuring equipment such as micrometres, verniers and a range of gauges
Becoming competent with health & safety awareness and general housekeeping in the workshop

Training to be provided:

As a Machining Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your Apprenticeship with VRS Precision Engineering, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.
You will attend PETA’s Havant training centre for off-the-job training, one day per week for 39 months of the apprenticeship.
Overall duration 45 months.

Apprenticeship Progression:

Over time, the role will develop to offer challenging new responsibilities to stretch your capabilities and understanding. Upon completion of your Apprenticeship programme, there is the potential to be offered a full-time position.

Our ideal Machining Apprentice:

An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role of a Machining Apprentice, you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Engineering and a willingness to learn.

You will also require:

GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or above / or equivalent
A strong work ethic and motivated with a can-do attitude
Good communication skills
Team working skills
Desire to learn and develop with a passion for engineering
Good manual dexterity

About Us

At VRS Precision Engineering Ltd we manufacture precision machined components to customers’ specified designs for the Aerospace, Marine, Construction Industry and Medical Equipment Sectors but also for the Filtration, Defence, Medical, leisure, Oil and packaging industries.
A quality driven company, VRS have followed a policy of continuous investment in a highly skilled workforce, and as our plant list shows, top quality machines.

Benefits:

Shorter working day on a Friday
Work social events
Auto-enrolled into the Company pension scheme after qualification period
160 hours paid holiday plus bank holidays
Free parking
Ongoing support to learn new skills

If you are keen to start a career as a Machining Apprentice, click APPLY now!

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