Production Apprentice
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Company: F T I LTD
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Location: CROWBOROUGH, TN6 2JD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000017452
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Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
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Start Date: 13/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00 with an hour for lunch
Brief Description
We’re looking for a practically minded and enthusiastic Production Apprentice to join our friendly team at a small but busy high tech engineering firm. You'll support the assembly and fabrication of electromechanical products, gas panels, and tube assemblies, gaining real-world skills in a workshop environment.
Training to be Provided
This Apprenticeship Standard is delivered within the workplace, where the Apprentice will complete a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative competency and knowledge qualification. IPS will support and train the learner through the component aims with monthly monitoring and assessment visits to the workplace. This will prepare the learner for End Point Assessment that is required for this Apprenticeship.
To complete this Apprenticeship, the learner must pass Level 1 English and maths (or have the appropriate transferable skills).
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will launch into a dynamic career where you’ll master cutting-edge pressure and vacuum technologies, take on specialist roles, lead teams, and fast-track into engineering or management—building the future of high-tech engineering!
Vacancy Detail
Your duties will include:
- Assisting in the building of gas delivery system.
- Bending and cutting stainless steel or copper tubing to precise measurements.
- Installing compression fittings using correct torquing practices.
- Assisting in leak detection.
- Handling, preparing and organising materials and fittings for builds.
- Learning safety procedures, pressure regulation, flow control and sealing.
Other Information
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules.
NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talent pool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list, please select unsubscribe in the email. **