Unibloc Hygienic Technologies is a private equity backed global manufacturer of hygienic pumps and fluid-handling equipment. Unibloc serve blue-chip customers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and protein processing. From our headquarters in Kennesaw, Georgia, and facilities in the United Kingdom and Germany, we design, build, and support lobe, gear, air operated diaphragm pumps, and twin-screw pumps used in the world’s most demanding sanitary applications.
Unibloc have successfully trained several apprentices through SIGTA programmes and are now recruiting an apprentice for CNC Turning, CNC Milling (vertical) and CNC Milling (Horizontal). In this varied apprenticeship you will learn to set programme and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools to produce high-precision components.
Are you motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to build a career in mechanical engineering? Join our experienced team of CNC millers, turners, setters, and programmers, where you’ll receive hands-on training and support to develop your skills.
Training Course
ST1305 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Tasks and Training details
Your main duties in this wide-ranging apprenticeship will be:
- Setting CNC Machining centres to achieve first off approval.
- Operation of CNC Machining centres.
- Deburring of components using conventional machinery.
- Metrology – component inspection.
- Updating Planning sheets, job packs and tooling location.
- Carry out production in accordance with all quality procedures and customers’ requirements.
- Housekeeping of workstations areas.
- Compliance with Unibloc Health & Safety procedures
Benefits
20 days holiday + Long Service Award each full completed year + one up to 25 days, Life assurance, Pension, Cash Plan, Employee Assisted Programme.
Apprenticeship duration - 45 months
Weekly working hours: Core hours: Monday – Thursday 0730 -1630, Friday 0630 –1230 (40 hours) If under 18 years of age: 0800 – 1630, Friday 0630:1130
Total working hours - 38 if under 18/40 18 plus
Pay rate – weekly or per annum
£9.00 per hour £342 pw 17784 pa for under 18 years (38 hours per week) or £360 pw/18720 for over 18 (40 hours per week)
Employer address
Unit 4, Diplocks Way, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 3JF
Skills
Applicants should be "hands on", practical individuals with an interest in how things are made and how they work. Accuracy, consistency & attention to detail important.
Qualifications: Essential
5 x GCSE at Grade 4/5 (C) and above including English and maths.
Qualifications: Desirable
Science GCSE Grade 4/5 and above an advantage.
Training to be provided:
On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved the following qualifications;
- EAL L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge) Level: 3
- Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering NVQ (Level 3 Diploma)
The final apprenticeship completion certificate will be issued on achievement of the above qualification and successful completion of end point assessment.
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication Skills
- IT Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
You need to be confident, self-motivated, be a keen team-player and enjoy a challenge. They are looking for an individual who are enthusiastic about learning and developing a successful career within Mechanical Engineering.
Future Prospects:
To become a fully trained and qualified Machining Technician with Unibloc.
Other things to consider:
As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long-term commitment – there will be assignments and logbook entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
Pay: £17,784.00-£18,720.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
