Summary
EAS manufacture and supply all types of Gaskets; Seals and Rubber mouldings. A small but fast-growing company, working from renovated farm buildings on the Essex Suffolk Border just outside Sudbury. They are currently looking for an apprentice Production Operative to join their team.
Wage
£15,507.70 a year
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, between 8:30am and 5:30pm, Friday between 8:30am and 2:30pm.
39 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 5 May
Duration
1 year
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
You will be learning:
* Operation of machinery to produce all types of Gaskets and other products in a variety of materials. We have various CNC machinery including waterjets; knife machines; milling and routing machines and automatic presses.
* Warehouse responsibilities including forklift operation (dependant on age of candidate) and material handling. Sorting, packing and despatching goods to customers’requirements, including all relevant paperwork.
* Inspection of parts, making sure the parts are to the customers drawing and within tolerances.
* Producing CAD drawings and nesting programmes for production.
* Full training will be given in all areas of the business. Working with a small team of operatives with regular contact with company Managers & directors.
Additional Important Info:
We operate out of a number of converted farm buildings and there will be times when the successful applicant will be outside. However, full uniform, including coat and safety shoes will be provided. It can be quite a physical role. We are in the middle of nowhere, so there are no shops or food outlets for about 3 miles, there is a local bus that runs hourly.
Where you’ll work
Units 3 - 6, Goldingham Hall
Sudbury
CO10 7ER
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* The learner will be studying the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
* Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths and English (grade 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
* Attention to detail
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Preferably the candidate will be keen to undertake their driving test if they do not have a license already as we a remote. Although initially we can be accommodating, we have most employee’s driving through Sudbury or surrounding areas so can pick up and drop off if practically possible.