Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
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Company: WES Engineering Solutions Ltd
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Location: Redruth, TR16 4AX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000032218
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Application Deadline Date: 29/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Working Days: Mon-Fri. Working Times: 0730-1630 Mon-Thurs – 0730-1230 Fri.
Brief Description
Join a growing company with a strong history of apprentice success and career development. Train alongside skilled engineers on advanced machinery including EDM, CNC Mills, Lathes, and 5-axis Matsuura machines. With the new AS9100 accreditation, WES is expanding into aerospace and defence projects.
Training to be Provided
- Training will take place weekly (term time) at Truro-Penwith College campus
Future Prospects
- On completion of a successful apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a full-time position
Vacancy Detail
As an apprentice at WES Engineering Solutions Ltd, you will be required to attend college 1 day a week, complete all college-related assignments and work within your own time with the companies' support in a timely manner.
Within WES you will be expected to demonstrate a desire to learn and develop. You will be assigned to different areas of the factory where you will be supervised by the section relevant Cell Leader, both shadowing them and learning, as well as being given tasks to complete independently to drive your learning forwards. You will move from section to section, gaining knowledge and experience across the various departments.
You will fall under the Production Manager and Operations Director’s responsibility and be provided a safe working environment.
You will work Mon-Fri during all breaks from college – 0730 – 1630 Mon-Thurs and 0730-1230 Fri. This will be the same during your college terms except for the paid college day release.
You will have the opportunity to work overtime and potentially shifts later in your apprenticeship.
Other Information
- Basic knowledge of MS-based products
- Previous exposure to engineering through college courses, school or work experience
- Strong work ethic
- Drive and Determination
- Good self-motivation (specifically linked to completing college work and assignments)