Summary
Christie & Grey are a small mechanical engineering company which designs and manufactures anti-vibration isolators and systems for the marine, construction, and industrial sectors since 1914. At our production facility in Tonbridge, Kent, we manufacture onsite our extensive range of isolators using the latest machine tools and design software.
Wage
£14,918.80 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8am to 5 pm Friday 8 am to 3 pm.
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 2 September
Duration
3 years 9 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* The apprentice will be primarily learning to become a CNC machinist using the FANUC control language on our 3-axis CNC milling centres
* Additionally, they will learn general engineering skills
* Including measurement of materials and quality
Where you’ll work
MORLEY ROAD
TONBRIDGE
TN9 1RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
MID-KENT COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Level 3 Engineering Technician Standard.
Functional Skills in maths and English if required.
Development of knowledge, skills & behaviours required to complete the Engineering Technician Standard.
Diploma in engineering operations (skills)
Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* X 5 to include English, Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Physically demanding, attention to detail and logical approach required. Ability to think in three-dimensions