Toolmaker Apprentice
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Company: Xfurth Ltd
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Location: Luton, LU1 1TW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Between £10,004.80 and £19,760.00 per year
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Sector: Mechanical Engineering
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Ref: VAC-12617
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Application Deadline Date: 29/08/2022
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Start Date: 12/09/2022
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday-Thursday 8:00am- 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am- 2:30pm
Brief Description
Do you like fixing things? Do you want to work with machines? Are you a practical learner? 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
Presentable
Punctual
Willing to learn
Good initiative
Skills Required
Competent IT skills
Practical skills
Training to be Provided
Engineering Operative – Level 2
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
EAL Level 2 in Engineering Operations
Future Prospects
Progression to managing the toolroom or advancement into a related technical area/management.
Vacancy Detail
Xfurth are a company that specialises in plastic welding machines & equipment. They provide the machinery, tooling & expertise you need to get the perfect welding result.
The role will involve the manufacturing of tooling and fixtures, assisting and learning from toolmakers in the manufacture of ultrasonic tooling and fixtures, working on manual and CNC machining, CAM programming, fitting (used for the manufacture of guards and individual parts for machines), location fixtures and machine parts.
Staff benefits include: travel costs will be paid by the employer
Other Information
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.