Manufacturing Apprenticeship Level 3
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Company: BRIDMET LTD
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Location: BRADPOLE, DT6 3UX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,575.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000016081
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Worked over 5 days 7.30am – 4.00pm.
Brief Description
At Bridmet, we believe in creating opportunities and building future talent. Our Manufacturing Apprenticeships combine paid training with hands-on experience, giving you the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a rewarding career in engineering and manufacturing.
Training to be Provided
Main Location will be Bridmet, Gore Cross Business Park, Bridport, DT6 3UX, however may also be requested to work at Pymore Mills, Bridport, DT65PJ.
Year 1:
- Attend college on designated days to complete a Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing
- Rotate through key departments, including Profiling, Material Preparation, Paint Line, Quality, and Press Stud
Years 2 & 3:
- Continue at college on designated days to progress with your Level 2 Diploma
- Rotate through additional departments, such as Design & Production Planning, Mechanical Build, Acoustic Assembly, Machining, Folding, Welding, Electropolishing, and Shot Blasting
- Begin building your workplace portfolio for the Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
- Explore and discuss areas of specialisation, based on your skills, interests, and performance
Year 4:
- Join your chosen department as your area of specialisation
- Complete your End Point Assessment for the Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance.
This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Level 3 Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship Standard Ref: ST0607) standard.
On completion the apprentice will receive Level 3 Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship Standard Ref: ST0607).
Future Prospects
- The idea behind running an active and ongoing Apprenticeship program is to invest in young people and provide sustainable employment within our locality and develop and grow a skilled workforce for the future
- Progression of this route could lead to progressive roles within production
Vacancy Detail
- Always working safely, following health & safety and environmental legislation
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, adhering to specified dimensions and tolerances
- Rotate through production department to support your learning in Metal Fabrication.
- Use a wide variety of precision measuring equipment
- Using testing equipment for quality checks
- Monitor and maintain machinery for efficiency
- Diagnose machine or tool malfunctions and determine required adjustments or repairs
- Communicate and engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
- Work inclusively with your team and across the wider organisation
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement
- Attend careers or STEM events to support young people’s futures.
Other Information
You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.