CNC Operative Apprentice

Company: The Quartz Worktop Company Ltd
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Cublington, LU7 0LS
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £15,600.00 per year
Sector: Engineering
Ref: VAC-13565
Application Deadline Date: 10/10/2024
Start Date: 17/10/2024
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Brief Description

Are you interested in Engineering? Do you have an interest for machinery and programming software? Eager to enhance your skill set? The Quartz Worktop Company, In Leighton Buzzard are looking for a Apprentice to join their team.

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

Enthusiastic
Dedicated
Practical learner
An interest for machinery and programming software

Skills Required

Good IT skills
A good level of fitness as there is heavy lifting involved

Training to be Provided

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

Future Prospects

Potential qualified CNC operator position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

Based at the centre of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, The Quartz Worktop Company is comprised of a highly regarded and respected team. They work with a large and comprehensive selection of Quartz, Granite, Marble and Porcelain. All domestic and commercial projects are seamlessly passed from start to finish within their complete production facility. With their state of the art machinery and skilled, experienced Stone-Masons, they are equipped to complete any project required.

Your role will include operating their 4 & 5 axis CNC cutting and milling machines (programming and setting), you will learn about the different types of tooling that is used and the basics of the machine itself and programming and drawing programs in Autocad. In addition, you will carry out routine checks and maintenance of the machines in line with health & safety, operating their 12k resolution slab scanner and building and programming 3D models from the scanned slabs. You will have the opportunity to work in all other areas of the business to gain a complete understanding of each job role and what is involved in each process.

Staff benefits include- year bonus depending on performance, and free lunches every Friday, provided by the company!

Other Information

*This is in a rural location so please ensure you can get to there on a daily basis before applying* *Please note that the college attendance will start in September, but there is an opportunity to start working before this time* 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. 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.