Machine Shop Apprentice

FURNISS & WHITE (FOUNDRIES) LTD

Apprenticeship Level 2
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About the Role

Would you like to ‘forge’ a successful career in Engineering? Furniss and White are looking for a highly motivated individual to join them as a Machine Shop Apprentice. You’d be based at their Dinnington site and assist with the machining of bespoke parts.

As a Machine Shop Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

  • Operate manual and [when trained] CNC milling/turning machines
  • Inspect finished components & produce an Inspection report sheet
  • Ensuring tooling, fixtures, gauges, drawings, etc are available, prepared and the machining process is documented and understood in readiness for the next job
  • Work safely and in line with written procedures, carrying out your own risk assessment before commencing work
  • Use a variety of hand tools
  • Comply with relevant environmental and safety standards

You’ll develop your skills alongside trained engineers who are eager to pass on their knowledge, helping you learn a variety of duties and how to support the whole business. You’ll be mentored to achieve your full potential and create the foundation of a career in engineering.

If you are committed and ready to take your first step into a career with a fantastic employer, then please apply now! This apprenticeship and opportunity with F&W will be highly competitive, so don’t miss your chance!

This is a successful company with a great reputation that work to tight schedules. They are looking for someone who can get there every morning punctually (consider the company and college location), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the Furniss and White team.

Further and higher skill development/qualifications. A lifelong career in the steel industry and progression opportunity with Furniss and White Ltd.

About the Training

The successful candidates will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Worksop campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.

During the apprenticeship you will learn about materials, speeds, feeds and a range of machining techniques. In addition to completing the Level 2 apprenticeship, you will also be required to undergo in-house training relating to health and safety and other mandatory “toolbox talks”. 

The Apprenticeship Standard you will be studying is Engineering Operative – Mechanical Manufacturing – Level 2

About the Employer

Established in 1980, Furniss and White are a family-owned, independent British steel foundry specialising in castings, fabrications and precision machining. Reputation, craftsmanship and innovation has fueled the company’s growth for over 40 years. Furniss & White now employs more than 110 people in five separate divisions; the company has continued to foster new generations of industry-leading talent through its apprenticeship programme.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Work under pressure
  • Enthusiasm
  • Ability to prioritise workload

Training Provider

RNN GROUP

Course/Training

Engineering operative (level 2)

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