CAD Engineer Apprentice
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Company: Apex Security Engineering Limited
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Location: Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1HJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Between £14,456.00 and £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-12551
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Application Deadline Date: 30/10/2022
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Start Date: 07/11/2022
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm (this can be flexible)
Brief Description
Do you want to work for a company that serve Government, Military, defence, industrial and many commercial customers? Do you have a passion for drawing and design? Do you want to combine this with Engineering? Does a varied role where you spend time in the office and in the workshop interest you? Apply now!
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the programme.
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
• Commitment
• Willingness to learn
Skills Required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good communication skills
Training to be Provided
Engineering Operative – Level 2
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
EAL Level 2 in Engineering Operations
Future Prospects
Potential Production Engineer – CAD Engineer position
Vacancy Detail
Apex Security Engineering Solutions is a diverse organisation, working throughout the UK, serving Government, Military and other public sector clients as well as defence, industrial and many commercial customers. Apex has over 50 years specialist experience delivering highly tailored and bespoke security solutions for Government Departments, MOD and local authorities as well as a multitude of commercial, healthcare and public service organisations. They have a long-standing team of over 40 experts, many of whom have been with the company since being established.
The successful apprentice will be required to understand in detail the CAD (Computer Aided Design) process from 2D drawing to full 3D working models, translate customers’ requirements into manufacturing requirements and work through the complete manufacturing process. You will also speak to customers to discuss requirements or resolve any issues, ensuring that quality/material yield and costs meet the original quotation and follow the specific Health & Safety procedures required within the role. The role will be split 50% in the office and 50% in the workshop.
Staff benefits include: potential transport cost cover and a good pension scheme.
Other Information
*Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be aged 18 years and over*
Candidates must attend 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.