Machining Apprentice

BEL Engineering Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for an apprentice to join their mechanical engineering team. The role involves training at TDR Training School followed by hands-on experience at the company, focusing on CNC machining, manual skills, and quality assurance processes. Successful candidates will build a portfolio toward a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering while learning to work effectively in a team and develop professional skills in a practical environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn advanced manual turning, milling, drilling, and grinding skills.
• Basic understanding of CNC machining and programming.
• Ability to measure and check parts as per specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in CNC machining and programming tasks.
• Develop hand-tooling skills and quality assurance understanding.
• Collaborate with different departments to enhance operational knowledge.

Job description

BEL Engineering, part of the British Engines Group, is a leading engineering service provider offering full process control of subcontract manufacturing services, with machining capabilities from 3mm diameter to 50 tonne components.

Job Responsibilities

• Engineering Technician.
• Machinist.
• Team Leader / Supervisor.
• Develop hand‑tooling skills and CNC machining and programming skills.
• Learn advanced manual turning, milling, drilling and grinding skills.
• Produce parts using multiple CNC machining techniques and apply problem‑solving techniques where required.
• Learn the fundamentals of full in‑house production, quality systems and work towards leading‑ sat class customer specifications.
• Measure and check parts and make adjustments so they meet required specifications.
• Check documentation to customer specifications to adhere to quality standards and processes.
• Build your understanding of how businesses operate and the relationships between departments.
• Receive QHSE training.

At the start of your apprenticeship you’ll spend the first 20 weeks at TDR Training School in Longbenton. You’ll then join the team at BEL Engineering, in Walker, where you’ll work four days per week in the factory while attending college one day per week.

Specialising in mechanical engineering, you’ll build a portfolio of evidence throughout your apprenticeship to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Monday to Friday – shifts to be confirmed.