Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Progressive Technology is a subcontract multi axis CNC machining and Metal 3D Printing specialist for Motorsport, Medical, Aerospace and Military in a modern clean high speck facility.

Our apprenticeship scheme provides students with the knowledge and training they need to pursue a career in engineering. At Progressive Technology, the first year of the apprenticeship will be spent in our recently opened 5,500sq. ft purpose-built training academy, with full support provided by our Apprentice Training Manager and fulltime Apprentice Trainers. You will learn basic machining and hand fitting skills, progressing onto basic CNC machining through a series of supervised machining tasks, you will manufacture number of engineering tools and components.

In your first year, you will work on a variety of machines in the training academy including:

• Hand filing and fitting
• Pillar drills
• Centre Lathes
• Vertical Milling Machines
• Surface Grinding
• CNC Lathe
• CNC Milling Machines
• CAD / CAM Training

In addition to the hands-on machining training listed above, you will also receive monthly academic classroom-based training.

In your first year you will have the opportunity to experience training in other departments such as Maintenance, Material Stores, First off (Quality) and EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining).

After the successful completion of your first year Level 2 qualification, you will have the opportunity to progress to Level 3 for years 2 & 3 You will transfer from the Academy to the main manufacturing facility, where you will continue to develop your skills working in various departments throughout the factory.

About the Candidate

• A minimum of 5 GCSE s (or equivalent) at grade 5 or above, including Mathematics, English, Science or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Ability to become an outstanding team player, being able to work and communicate with a diverse range of people to achieve excellent results.
• An enthusiastic approach to work and willingness to learn.
• Strong numeracy skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for a career within the manufacturing sector
• Has an interested in Formula 1

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Private health care
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Company Phone
• Daily lunch / meal provided
• Subsidised Gym membership