Engineering Apprentice
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Company: B I S VALVES LTD
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Location: Dorset, BH21 6US
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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-2000027755
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Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday 8am to 4.30pm (lunch 1-1.30pm), Friday 8am to 1pm (college hours may vary).
Brief Description
This is a 4 year apprenticeship and will require college attendance. Apprentices get to work in various areas of the company, giving a broad knowledge of engineering and its processes. Areas covered - CNC and manual machining, inspection, stores, design, sales and assembly and test. We aim to retain the apprentice in a position that is suitable.
Training to be Provided
Training will be 1 day a week at college and on-the-job training whilst at work.
Future Prospects
Progression to full-time employment. Progression to a higher-level apprenticeship/further training.
Vacancy Detail
You will be learning all areas of the business, some administration work, reading and understanding drawings, manufacturing of component parts (both manual machines and CNC lathes/mills), picking and inspecting parts, building and testing products. Engineering is generally a physical job, with long hours standing and sometimes lifting heavy/awkward objects. Good attention and the ability to follow all instructions are essential.
Other Information
Own transport preferred, there is a local bus service, but it can be difficult to get here. Candidates will also have to apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview and information session as part of the onboarding process here.