CNC Machine Programmer Apprentice

  • Company: Kolbus Autobox Ltd.
  • Location: Dunstable, LU5 5BQ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £9,380.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering
  • Ref: VAC-12524
  • Application Deadline Date: 21/08/2022
  • Start Date: 05/09/2022
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Brief Description

Are you thinking about a career in engineering? How would you like to work as part of a team for this company who are based in Houghton Regis in Dunstable? This role is an important part of their production process ensuring the components are manufactured to the highest standards.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and maths

If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 07887 787813

Personal Qualities

Hard working
Team player
Good communicator

Skills Required

Excellent attention to detail

Training to be Provided

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

Future Prospects

Being offered a permanent position within the business as a skilled CNC Programmer. Possible progression to Team Leader with further training after the completion of your apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

The successful candidate will be a CNC Machine Programmer Apprentice (Computer Numerical Control)

Your career as an engineer could begin here with Kolbus Autobox based in Houghton Regis in Dunstable. Kolbus have led the way in box making machinery for decades.

In this role, you will be responsible for the manufacturing of machined components and machine tools. You will also be assisting with the programming of CNC tools. In addition to this, you will learn how to use a lathe and will also be trained on the milling and grinding machinery.

The employer is looking for a candidate who will be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner. As well as this, the employer is hoping for a candidate who will not be afraid to suggest improvements and new ideas, as your input will be vital to the company.







Other Information

Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of Tresham College, (Part of the the Bedford College Group)
You work space is a warm, dry and a safe environment, but you will be standing for most of your working day.
The salary will be reviewed after 6 months.

This apprenticeship has expired