Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
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Company: ACUTECH PRECISION ENGINEERING LIMITED
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Location: NR17 1YE
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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-2000018146
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Application Deadline Date: 03/04/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday- 8.30am-17:00pm, 15 minute paid mid-morning Tea Break and 30 minutes unpaid lunch break. (13:00-13.30pm)
Brief Description
Acutech Precision Engineering offers decades of experience in the precision engineering sector, providing customers with quality components they can rely on for a variety of industries. The team are looking to recruit for an Apprentice Mechanical Engineer.
Training to be Provided
- The learner will be studying the Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Day release to West Suffolk College
Future Prospects
- A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship
- The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a position following their apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Main roles and Responsibilities:
- Preparing, setting up, operating and adjusting machinery
- Applying risk assessment and hazard processes
- Monitoring, obtaining and checking stock and supplies, and completing stock returns
- Reading, recording and interpreting information
- Applying scientific, engineering and mathematical principles
- Planning and organising workload and resources
- Following and applying inspection and quality assurance procedures and processes
- Selecting processes, tools and devices, and measuring/ checking components for their condition and suitability
- Applying machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features
- Finding faults and rectifying them
- Maintaining the work area and following safety procedures
- Applying principles throughout work and approaches
Other Information
We are situated in Attleborough just off the A11 near the Breckland Lodge Hotel. Attleborough has a train station and regular buses. Own transport would be preferred, but not necessary if you live in the town.