Laser/sheetmetal Apprentice

  • Company: Ivel Precision Engineering Ltd
  • Location: Biggleswade, SG18 0HN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary:
  • Sector: Engineering
  • Ref: VAC-11909
  • Application Deadline Date: 25/10/2019
  • Start Date: 11/11/2019
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 36 hours per week (198.00) to 38 hours (£209.00)

Brief Description

To draw and layout parts for the laser cutting machine, run the laser and finish the sheet metal parts.

Qualifications Required

Maths, English and ICT at GCSE 9/A* - 3/D

Personal Qualities

Attention to detail, reliability, good time keeping and able to follow instructions.

Skills Required

Maths, Computer, aptitude to learn, Interest in Engineering

Training to be Provided

Performing Engineering Operations NVQ Level 2 Diploma (QCF) – with bias to match your chosen pathway

Future Prospects

Permanent Role

Vacancy Detail

To draw and layout parts for the laser cutting machine, run the laser and finish the sheet metal parts.


You will be based at the Ivel Precision, Biggleswade premises.

1. Working among a small team in the sheet metal shop
2. The apprentice will be involved in sheet metal development & laser programming,
3. Where the operation of working with Laser equipment and machines will be involved,
4. Hand sheet metal skills and press brake operation.
5. Throughout your apprenticeship you will be supported and shown all aspects of the sheet metal & engineering skills you need to learn in the production of quality parts in small batch quantities

Other Information

The role is based in Biggleswade so you must be able to get to Biggleswade for a 7.30 start at the latest.

This apprenticeship has expired