Machining Apprentice - Level 3

Edwards Ltd is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications. Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

Overview of Role

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

As an Apprentice Machinist you will learn to manufacture prototype parts including:

• The setting, running and programming of CNC Turning and Milling Centres.
• Reading and understanding of technical drawings.
• Job planning, showing initiative and being part of a team.
• Safe and competent operation of manual machines and hand tools.
• Inspection of components using the latest equipment.

Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 08.30 - 17.15. Friday, 08.30- 12.30. 37 hours a week hours a week.

Duration: 4 Years

Additional Benefit: Bonus Scheme and 2 pay rises a year (Performance based and cost of living)

Number of Vacancies: 2: One in Clevedon & One in Burgess Hill

Training provided by Swatpro Academy - Yate.

Locations

• Ken Business Park, Ken Road, Clevedon BS21 6TH
• Innovation Drive, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9TW

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE Maths (Grade B/5) essential.
• GCSE (Science) Science (Grade B/5) essential

Desired qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade C/5) desirable
• GCSE IT (Grade C/5) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the Engineering Apprenticeship the Apprentice moves on to become a 'Junior Manufacturing Engineer' with the opportunity to become a fully skilled machinist.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Things to consider - for Burgess Hill vacancy

During term time in the first year the apprentice will spend all their time studying at college near Bristol returning to the workplace during holidays. In the second year the apprentice will spend 1 day a week remote learning and the rest of the week in the workplace at Burgess Hill.

The role is based in Burgess Hill. The training for the first year is based in Bristol. Accommodation and travel paid by Edwards.

Possible start date: 1st September 2025.

Please complete and return the application form and a copy of your CV as soon as possible, to admin@bema.co.uk so that the initial assessments maybe completed and that your details can be circulated.

Organisation name: Edwards Ltd

Contact name: Bryan Young

Contact email:

Contact phone number: 01454 321356

Contact website: https://www.bema.co.uk

Type: Apprenticeships

Salary: £17,000 annually