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Engineering Mechanical Apprentice
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£16.6k/yr
Posted 2 days ago
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Huxley Bertram Apprenticeship
At Huxley Bertram we design and build bespoke special purpose machines, automated equipment, and mechanical aids.
Mechanical Workshop and Practical Skills
- Learn and apply practical workshop skills including measuring, marking out, filing, deburring, sawing, drilling, tapping, reaming, and fitting under appropriate supervision.
- Work with a range of engineering materials, including metals and engineering plastics, using suitable tools, techniques, and safe working practices.
- Support basic machining and manufacturing activities, including supervised use of workshop equipment and processes as appropriate to your training stage.
- Maintain a tidy, safe, and organized working environment, following workshop procedures and company standards.
Mechanical Assembly, Build, and Project Support
- Assist with the mechanical assembly and build of bespoke machinery, automated equipment, and mechanical aids under supervision.
- Learn to interpret engineering drawings, parts lists, build documentation, and project information.
- Support fitting, adjustment, inspection, and checking activities to help ensure machinery is built accurately and to the required quality.
- Work with colleagues across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines to understand how complete machines are designed, built, tested, and delivered.
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Learning & Development
- Complete apprenticeship coursework to a high standard.
- Achieve a high level of attendance with day release/off-site study.
- Build an understanding of company standards and safe working practices.
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Communication
- Work collaboratively with all colleagues to support machine builds.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and managers (e.g., progress reports and skill sharing).
- Contribute positively to a professional working environment.
Flexibility and Additional Responsibilities
- Manage workload effectively in a fast-moving engineering environment with competing and changing priorities.
- Adapt priorities to meet business or client needs at short notice.
- Provide ad hoc support and practical input where aligned with the general responsibilities of the role.
- Undertake additional duties or small projects as your skills and confidence develop.
On-the-Job Learning
- Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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Skills
Measuring
Marking out
Filing
Deburring
Sawing
Drilling
Tapping
Reaming
Fitting
Machining
Manufacturing
Reading engineering drawings
Interpreting engineering drawings
Assembly
Communication
Team working
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Organisation