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Employer description
Design, manufacture, repair and servicing of aluminium ladders, shutters and gantries for the fire, police and commercial market worldwide. Delivery of ladder Maintenance and Repair courses.
Design and manufacture of hose reels, road and tanker fittings and cable drums. The manufacture of pressure and vacuum relief valves. Procurement stockholding and maintenance of emergency fire and rescue equipment
Main description
Supply Plus Ltd manufactures fire rescue ladders and hose reels for the fire industry. Manufacture includes all the machining and fabrication of the components as well as final assembly. They are currently looking for an apprentice CNC Machinist to join and learn within their team.
Reading a drawing and programming a machine to manufacture the component.
Setting the machine with the tools required
Carrying out the necessary quality checks using appropriate measuring equipment.
Entry requirements
Minimum grades of 4-9 in English and Maths - Essential.
Skills required
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Number skills
Training to be provided
The learner will be studying the Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College
Things to consider
The company has 6 fully CNC lathes / mill and 5 manual machines inside the factory. This involves collecting all the material required for the job, programming and setting the machine. Once welding is complete the individual will be required to check the component to drawing. All tasks of a machinist sits with the apprentice.
Future prospects
From time to time employees leave / retire and it is the policy that wherever possible vacancies are filled internally.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 31/07/2025
Salary
£ 17000 per year
Location
This job is located in Cambridge, Cambs
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
