Machining Technician Apprenticeship

Training

The Apprentices will spend 4 years training at Cross, supported by Wiltshire College to achieve an industry standard of Level 3 Machining Technician as detailed below.  The Apprentice will spend approximately 24 months in our training school learning hand and machining skills, including attendance at Wiltshire College 1 day per week to develop an enhanced technical knowledge of the role as they engage in Level 3 qualifications both at college and at work.

• Year 1 – Apprentices will attend college for 1 day per week to undertake the first year of a Level 3 BTEC in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) Diploma. In addition they will spend 4 days per week at work working towards Level 2 Machining unit of the same qualification.
• Year 2 – will see much of the same as above moving into the 2^nd year but moving into “Advanced” Machining at College and work. Also, during this 2^nd year Apprentices will commence a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering. This is a competence-based qualification assessed at work through the building of a portfolio of work.
• Year 3 and 3.5 will see continuation through to completion of the NVQ Diploma and preparation for the final End Point Assessment.

There may be an opportunity to continue to study to HNC level.

Further Information

• 39 Hours per week. There may be a requirement to work outside of core hours and weekend working, subject to working time directive.
• 4-year fixed term contract
• Private Family Healthcare (once eligible)
• 25 Days Holiday
• Good clean & modern factory with canteen and on-site parking
• Company Bonus scheme – Christmas bonus and discretionary Company performance summer bonus
• Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme, up to 12% contribution from the Company
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Unum – help at hand employee assistance program including shopping discounts
• Professional body annual membership reimbursement
• Opportunities for training and development
• Eye consultation and contribution towards new glasses