Apprentice Mechanical Assembler

Company: Peak Production Equipment Ltd
Location: LETCHWORTH, SG6 1GB
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £15,112.50 per year
Sector: Engineering
Ref: VAC-13326
Application Deadline Date: 17/09/2024
Start Date: 30/09/2024
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday-Thursday 7/7:30am-4/4:30pm Friday 7/7:30am-12pm

Brief Description

Are you looking to become a Mechanical Assembler Apprentice? Peak Production Equipment, In Letchworth, are looking for an apprentice to join their skilled assembly team.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will need to have a Minimum of 7 GCSE's at grades 9-4 (A*- C) including Math's and English.

If you do not 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 +44 1234 291225

Personal Qualities

Be able to work well with others.
Be able to take direction and listen to instructions.
Enthusiastic and have a positive “can do” attitude.
Be very hands on and good with using hand tools.
Be able to work alone under own initiative.
Have excellent attention to detail.
Enthusiastic and have a positive “can do” attitude.
Well organized and tidy, with a good attention to details and the ability to maintain high levels or accuracy.
Extremely reliable, hardworking and flexible.
An interest in Mechanical Engineering.

Skills Required

Basic computer skills.
Good people skills.
Have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to work efficiently and to deadlines.

Training to be Provided

- Level 2 Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacturing Pathway
- Functional Skills in English or maths if required

Future Prospects

This is a 4 year apprenticeship, Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunity to join the company within a full time position.

Vacancy Detail

Peak Production Equipment Ltd in Letchworth Garden City manufacture a comprehensive range of test equipment, from simple test boxes to stand alone high specification test racks and systems used in the aerospace and defense industries.

As a member of the assembly team within Peak Production Equipment you will be responsible for building the companies end product. All of their test solutions are designed and manufactured in house (full cycle), once all the parts are machined, they make their way to the highly skilled assembly team.

So what will you be learning?

Mechanical Assembly

You will ensure that necessary quality and performance checks and tests are carried out during the assembly process.

How to follow detailed drawings using a range of manual and electric tools.

You will establish assembly operations from parts list, working instructions and drawings.

You will also help to identify areas for improvement in current assembly processes, procedures and workflows.

You will maintain a safe and clean workshop and adhere to safe working practices.

Other Information

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. Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team.