Senior plc
aerospace manufacturing
Apprentice
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“Apprentice at Senior plc. Skills: Engineering drawings, Machinery operation, Quality control. Work safely. Operate tools”
What You'll Achieve.
Convert raw materials into saleable manufactured products
Industry & Context.
Numerical reasoning; Effective error-checking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
GCSEs (Grade 3 or above) in Maths and English, Commitment to learning, Positive attitude, Excellent timekeeping, Ability to work to deadlines, Ability to absorb and process information, Ability to communicate clearly, Maintain high levels of accuracy, Attention to detail, Numerical reasoning, Effective error-checking
What You'll Do.
Carry out maintenance
Read engineering drawings
Follow work instructions
Manufacture components
Handle materials correctly
Maintain traceability
Use machinery to form
Use machinery to weld
Maintain production records
Support continuous improvement
Participate in training
Participate in cross-functional learning
Participate in team support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work alongside experienced colleagues; Team support
Communication Scope
Communicate clearly
Full Job Description
Based in Congleton, Cheshire, Senior Bird Bellows was established in 1975 as a family run operation serving the petro-chemical and gas industries. Since then, we have evolved to become one of the industry leaders in the design, development and manufacture of pressure duct systems, flexible joints and insulation for highly regulated industries. We have established customers in aerospace (both civil and military), as well as in the nuclear, oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and growing apprenticeship programme at Senior Bird Bellows. Our apprenticeships provide the opportunity to earn while you learn in an organisation committed to your professional development. As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced colleagues in our aerospace manufacturing business to gain valuable practical skills and experience in a hands-on environment which will enable you to convert raw materials (Titanium, Stainless steel and nickel alloy) and purchased parts into saleable manufactured products, using production tooling and machinery in accordance with relevant engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions. As part of your apprenticeship, you will attend college on day release to study for your nationally recognised qualification which can take between 12-18 months to complete. The successful applicant will gain an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Engineering operations. As an Engineering Apprentice, you will learn how to: * Work safely by using the correct PPE, following safety instructions, and reporting any defective equipment. * Operate tools and machinery you’ve been trained on, carrying out basic maintenance and storing equipment correctly. * Read and follow engineering drawings , job cards and work instructions to manufacture components accurately. * Handle materials correctly , ensuring safe lifting, correct storage, and maintaining traceability. * Check and record quali
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