Engineer Technician; CNC Machinist Apprentice

AESSEAL plc. are looking for a CNC Machinist Apprentice to complete a Level 3 Machining Technician apprenticeship and join their team.

The successful candidate will machine components to the highest standard on CNC lathes and will provide exceptional customer service whilst striving to keep a clean and safe working environment. The role requires a motivated, reliable, confident and results-driven individual who longs to be challenged and wishes to join a dynamic organisation with exceptional career progression opportunities and employee benefits.

Role & responsibilities:

• Manufacture components to AESSEAL drawings in stainless 316L and Phosphor Bronze on multiple machines
• Work to tight deadlines in a pressurised working environment to fulfil our corporate promise of exceptional customer service
• Verifying and editing CAM programmes in order to ensure components are manufactured to the desired quality and efficiency standards
• Perform quality checks as per AESSEAL procedures using measuring equipment and/or CMM
• Strictly adhere to safe working practices and highlight any potential hazards to relevant team leaders
• Maintain a clean work area

N.B this list is not exhaustive, the job holder is required to carry out reasonable tasks within their level of skill and ability (as requested by senior management)

Skills required:

• Excellent attention to detail and precision in work
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• IT literate

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Desire to provide exceptional customer service
• Eager to assist in the continuous improvement of the organisation
• Ability to promote, embrace and manage change
• Contribute to a happy working environment

At AESSEAL® we design and manufacture sealing solutions for a sustainable future.

We combine both our own success with environmental protection and being a good corporate citizen.

Through our investment in innovative new sealing solutions we enable our customers in a wide range of industries to meet the complex needs of society both now and in the future.

We believe in operating in an ethical and sustainable manner, providing sealing solutions to our customers that improve reliability and help reduce energy and water consumption. Our world class manufacturing facilities use the latest in machine tool technology and our systems and processes enable us to be the worlds largest homogeneous mechanical seal manufacturer.

By investing in pioneering technology, we simplify the whole ordering process and respond quickly to customers’ needs – whatever, wherever. We aim to exceed expectation consistently: in delivery, quality, reliability and service. We’re challenging industry standards, challenging our competitors, challenging thinking – and challenging to become world market leader.

Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Advanced apprenticeships entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.