CNC Operator Apprentice
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Company: Twiflex Limited
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Location: Bedford, MK42 9RD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,500.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-12549
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Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2022
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Start Date: 05/09/2022
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Brief Description
Do you enjoy working with machinery? Have you considered becoming a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Operator Apprentice? If so, Twixflex are looking for a technical minded and passionate individual to join their team as a CNC Operator Apprentice.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) 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 01234 291375
Personal Qualities
Practically minded
Interest in Mechanical and Electrical projects
Enthusiastic
Open minded
Willing to learn
Good listener
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Machinery
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Future Prospects
To become a fully skilled CNC Operator, progressing through the company for a long and successful career with Twiflex
Vacancy Detail
Twiflex is a global leader in innovative braking solutions designed to provide years of reliable performance. Twiflex specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced braking technologies for industrial applications. Twiflex offers the largest range of pneumatically-, hydraulically-, and mechanically-applied industrial disc brake calipers in the world!
This is an ideal opportunity to start your career in Engineering for a global leader in power transmission!
Throughout your time at Twiflex, you will spend periods of time in each cell of machines and work alongside skilled Machinists to learn the principles of each process. The machine tools include CNC lathes and machining centres, both horizontal and vertical. You will be running CNC machines which require programs to operate and you will be trained to understand the programs and be able to read them from the machines screen.
Staff benefits include: free parking, bonus scheme payable in march, Employee Assistance programme (free and confidential assessments, short-term counselling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal/financial/work-related problems) and Perkbox (discounts at high street and online stores).
Other Information
Although this is advertised for a Level 2 Engineering Operative, this could also be for a Level 3 Engineering Technician.
Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.
Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.