Engineering Apprentice
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Company: SLACK & PARR GROUP LIMITED
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Location: Derby, DE74 2FL
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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-2000022328
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Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/08/2026
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 7.15am - 4.00pm. Friday, 7.15am to 12.15pm.
Brief Description
We are pleased to confirm our new apprentice intake for 2026 and we're looking for eight new apprentices to join our company. Your primary role will be to set, operate and program a variety of high precision machines in your area to company quality standards.
Training to be Provided
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected to work towards the Level 2 Engineering Operative Standard, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment, you may be required to complete maths and English Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications.
You will also work towards the below:
- Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
Future Prospects
Full-time position with the company and the opportunity to progress on to the level 3 apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
You will spend time in our in-house training school learning basic machine and hand fitting skills as well as Inspection techniques and CNC machining.
You will then progress onto the works to complete your apprenticeship in the relevant department reporting to the area supervisor.
Tasks include:
- Basic programming skills
- Setting up a machine for small batch work
- Running machines to complete work efficiently
- Problem solving
- Part inspection