Engineering Operative

Working within Zeus Engineering as an Apprentice manufacturing engineer will involve a range of duties including the operation of a range of machinery and general Engineering duties.

Working in the manufacturing area to include operation of manual Mills and lathe, moving on to operation of CNC mills and lathes. On site training will be given in the production of a variety of components for classic cars.

The manufacture of components to a high standard. manual and CNC machining of components operating and loading CNC mills and lathe some assembly work cleaning down machines and work area General engineering duties as required.

Hours: 40.00 per week

About the employer:
Ashwater, manufactures components into the classic car sector. Supplying mostly to the 'trade', we sell into both the U.K and world markets: Predominantly into Australasia, North America and the USA. We share our facility with our sister company, Zeus Engineering, which manufactures braking components into the same sector. Having recently celebrated our 40th anniversary, the company has a reputation for high quality components produced using both traditional and modern engineering technology.

Requirements and Prospects:
APTITUDE FOR ENGINEERING, ABILITY TO TAKE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTION. LEVEL 4 MATHS AND ENGLISH. ABLE TO WORK IN WORKSHOP ENVIRONMENT. GOOD TIME KEEPING AND ATTENDANCE ESSENTIAL.

ENJOY WORKING AS PART OF A TEAM. ENJOY PROBLEM SOLVING AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGES. UNDERSTAND THE OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS OF LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCED STAFF. HARD WORKING.
The company encompasses a broad range of skills. The opportunity to learn CNC programming, is fully supported. Dependent upon individual ability, involvement in new product development, is actively encouraged as is the pursuit of further qualifications.

Training Provided:
While learning on the job, you will work towards gaining and Engineering Operative qualification with Exeter College.

Additional Information:
Grade 4/C in English and Maths or equivalent.