Brief Description

To work as part of a team within a dedicated team of Production Operatives, in the break caliper division, working to production targets.

Qualifications Required

A minimum of 3 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade 3 / D including Maths and English

Personal Qualities

• Adapting to change
• Self-motivation
• Excellent timekeeping
• Team player

Skills Required

• the ability to work quickly and well
• basic computer skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• good teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• the ability to complete paperwork and count product items

Training to be Provided

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations, Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations. Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements. Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment. Using and communicating technical information. Lean/Business Improvement. Mechanical maintenance/assemblies. General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications. Bench Fitting. Relevant Workplace Training. Functional Skills (If required). This Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship will last for 12-18 months. One day per week at MAKE UK's Training Hub in Aston, four days at the employer's site.

Future Prospects

Once qualified you will become a production operative.

Vacancy Detail

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been supplying remanufactured and new parts to the motor trade for over 20 years and is now firmly established as the leading transmission, steering and braking supplier to the UK aftermarket. A full range of products available from stock includes driveshafts, CV joints, brake calipers, steering racks, steering pumps and bootkits. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers its customers the largest range of premium products, backed by the highest levels of availability and exceptional customer service. As part of a multi-million pound expansion programme, in January 2015 the business relocated its Headquarters in Birmingham to new 42,000sq ft premises – to incorporate its remanufacturing facilities and warehouse into one site. We are looking to employ 2 production operative apprentices to join the break caliper division.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Brake caliper - dismantling, cleaning, shot-blasting, building, test & pack as instructed/required
• Working on bench using various hand and air tools
• To operate machinery within the production process as necessary
• Undertake any necessary training to allow for flexibility between all production areas and train other personnel as required
• Ensure that tools, gauges, measuring equipment, etc. are properly stored
• Meeting set targets
• Communicate to Supervision any deficiencies in the production activity as they are detected and suggest any possible actions to correct these deficiencies
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks and specified routine preventative maintenance.
• To follow the company's Quality and Health & Safety policies
• Ensure all processes and procedures set are followed as documented by the company's management system to achieve the output of the expected quality and health & safety requirements
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as required.

Due to health and safety on site rules, over 18's only need apply. Your salary will be age dependant: 18-20 = £6.56 p/h, 21-22 = £8.36 p/h, 23+ = £8.91 p/h. Once all training is complete your salary would increase to £9.50 p/h.

Other Information

This level 2 apprenticeship involves attending Make UK's training facility one day per week where the hours are 8am - 4:30pm. You will also have certain block release weeks where you will be at Make UK for the full week.

This apprenticeship has expired.