Our family-run company is built on a good, solid and very British principle; if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Our Engineering operatives are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering department. We look to develop a workforce with the relevant skill set and knowledge to thrive!

Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Working individually and as part of a team (with mentor support)
• Keeping the workshop tidy, ensuring all materials are in the right place for the operator
• Looking after goods in/out and also ensuring the machines and equipment used are maintained and cleaned
• Prepare materials for the operators ready for the engineering process which would lead in time to you yourself being trained on the CNC mills and lathes and eventually programming the machines
• Comply with regulations and organisation safety requirements including any environmental compliance procedures and systems
• Identify hazards and hazardous situations
• Prepare the work area and equipment
• Obtain and follow the appropriate job documentation and work instructions
• Extract the necessary data and information from specifications and related documentation
• Carryout the engineering activities in line with their job role
• Carry quality checks as required

You will learn how to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them and be flexible to the company’s requirements. Learn how to deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment and deal with them accordingly. Carry out quality checks during and after manufacturing.

You will also be trained on the different materials & tooling used for different processes and how to plan for a job preparing your materials and equipment beforehand before carrying out the job.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The apprentice will be enrolled onto the Level 2 Engineering operative (mechanical) standard. This will be delivered on day release at Castleford college.

The apprentice will work towards achievement of: 

• Diploma in engineering operations (skills)
• Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge)
• Apprentices without Level 1 (or equivalent) in English and maths must ensure that apprentices achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end-point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Ideally the right candidate would become a permanent staff member after the completion of their apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Self-motivated, Committed

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

Some flexibility is required. There can be some heavy lifting at times.

About the employer

Vaplas Ltd are predominantly a plastics machining company. Occasionally we also work with metals i.e. aluminium. We offer a CNC routing, turning and milling service along side a fabrication service of the highest quality, where we manufacture things such as tanks, machine guards and many other bespoke items. Our machined parts are used in a wide variety of ways including medical, industrial and are always manufactured to the highest of standards.

Employer

VAPLAS LTD
www.vaplas.co.uk

Address

UNIT 6
TUSCANY COURT
EXPRESS WAY
NORMANTON
WF6 2AE