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Foundation Apprenticeship
Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.
Who Can Apply
- Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.
- If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you have an EHC plan, are in care, have been in care, are in prison, or have been in prison.
Role Description
The apprentice will be working within our fabrication department, making parts for the automotive industry for customers such as JLR, Honda, and more.
Daily Tasks
- Reading engineering drawings.
- Setting machinery such as presses and lasers.
- Producing parts to specific quality standards.
The apprentice will start with reviewing the daily tasks alongside the team leader/supervisor. They will then get machinery set-up ready to process parts and then operate said machinery. There will also be occasions when they will work alongside our R&D/engineering department on development for upcoming projects.
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Work Location
997 LONDON ROAD
ALVASTON
DERBY
DE24 8PX
Training Provider
DCG Training
Course: Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Training Schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.
Other Requirements
As some of the machinery/parts are large, there may be some elements of heavy lifting involved.
About the Employer
ASG Group Ltd is made up of ASG, Ansini Ltd, Portland Wire Products, and Knetic. ASG, based in Derby, specialises in the manufacture and supply of automotive components and assemblies, with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer service. The automotive division supports a range of leading manufacturers, with Jaguar Land Rover being the Group's largest customer. ASG combines manufacturing expertise, technical knowledge, and customer-focused solutions to support customers across a variety of industries. Through its diverse portfolio of businesses, we provide innovative products and services whilst maintaining high standards of operational excellence.
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ASG has a team of around 120 employees across our factory and office, with shifts running across morning, afternoon, and night.
Company Benefits
- Holiday allowance – 25 days plus bank holidays.
After the Apprenticeship
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
- Further development into engineering specific roles or job setter.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DCG
Niall Nanson
niall.nanson@derby-college.ac.uk
01332 387420
Reference Code
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043817.
Application Deadline
Closes in 29 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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