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Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from trained engineers? Taylor Forgings Ltd is looking for a motivated individual to join their highly skilled team at their site in Sheffield as a Machine Shop Apprentice.
About the Role
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Your training and responsibilities as a Machine Shop Apprentice, will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Set and operate manual lathes, milling and drilling machines as required
- Work towards programming, setting and operation of CNC machinery
- Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly
- Understand and read engineering drawings/symbols
- Operate overhead crane as required (once trained)
- Operate forklift truck as required (once trained)
- Work to quality standards required for the components
- Cut materials from stock bar maintaining material identity at all times
- Undertake final inspections of finished components
- Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself
- When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded
You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.
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About the Company
If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. This opportunity at Taylor Forgings will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.
Address
New Street
Holbrook Industrial Estate, Holbrook
Sheffield
S20 3GH
Training Details
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RNN GROUP
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Worksop campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Good attitude to work
- Work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload
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About the Employer
Due to the employer's insurance, candidates need to be 18 or over.
This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.
Taylor Forgings specialise in steel supply to end-user manufacturers, including many of the world's leading engineering companies - primarily within the power generation, nuclear, petrochemical, water and rail industries. They also have comprehensive in-house NDT and machining capabilities, both manual and CNC, allowing all types of sub-contract work to be undertaken.
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Company benefits
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay (contractual terms apply)
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay [opens in new tab].
Further industry appropriate training
A lasting career in the engineering industry with Taylor Forgings Ltd
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- RNN GROUP
- Lorraine
- Email: lorraine.savage@rnngoup.ac.uk
- Phone: 07713 319356
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047606.
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