Machine Operative Apprentice
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Company: BARTON FIRTOP ENGINEERING CO LTD
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Location: KIDDERMINSTER, DY11 7DT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000036700
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Application Deadline Date: 12/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00. We operate a flexi-time policy to enable employees to choose their preferred working pattern, i.e. start/end times of their working day, within timeframes set by the company and agreed by line managers.
Brief Description
To train in all aspects of the Machine Shop environment and work towards gaining a competency/skill based NVQ, which will take place on site.
Training to be Provided
You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week in term time only.
- Upon successful completion you will receive a Level 2 Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacture qualification
- You will be assigned an assessor who will visit the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship
- Functional skills may be required as part of this apprenticeship
Future Prospects
The successful candidate will be initially working as part of a small team but with the correct work ethic, organisation and commitment could develop to lead and push the department forward. The company has long term goals to introduce new machines and techniques which the successful applicant will be a part of or could drive forward with the correct application of their skills.
The long-term goals would be to work towards being a skilled machinist and engineer.
Vacancy Detail
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual who would like to join a progressing company. This role is based within the established Production department; therefore, a strong team player attitude is essential.
Duties and responsibilities:
Training towards:
- Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with attention to quality and safety, in line with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
- Carry out duties in a safe, timely, economic and effective manner
- Shall possess an understanding and be competent in using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
- Shall perform tasks within the Production department, as requested by production personnel, which are commensurate with the nature of the departmental workload
- After suitable training and under supervision, shall perform tasks commensurate with the skill base and experience within the relevant Production area
- Shall carry out manual turning techniques
- Shall carry out manual milling techniques
- Prepare and use lathes for turning operations
- Prepare and use milling machines
- Produce tool and die assemblies
- Be competent in the use of computer software packages to assist with engineering activitiesUnderstand the principles of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining/fabrication
- Shall undertake reasonable instructions and tasks from senior personnel, commensurate with the nature of the job and in the best interests of the company
Staff relationship:
- Directly responsible to the Works Manager/Production Planning Manager
- Liaises internally with departmental trainers
- Liaises with assigned mentor for apprenticeship work and progress
- Liaises with contacts at the appointed learning provider for apprenticeship work
Other Information
The successful candidate must be able to travel to both Barton Firtop Engineering and Dudley College for the day release each week.
The candidate must have a desire to work within an engineering company with specific interest in production and manual machining.