Owen Mumford Ltd - Level 3 - Toolroom Engineering Apprentice

We are looking to recruit two apprentices to be based on site in Chipping Norton or Woodstock and whose roles will include key responsibilities such as:

• To make or improve different types of tools to enable the production process to be as efficient as possible.
• Use a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to compute dimensions and determine machining and materials required
• Diagnose, dismantle and correct problems with machinery by making necessary repairs to return equipment to proper working order
• To ensure that the designated work area is maintained in a clean and tidy manner at all times.
• Completion of all necessary administrative tasks.
• Generation of detailed cad drawings to support other areas of the business and maintenance of the CAD drawing system.
• The care and maintenance of all Company documents, materials and other equipment under his/her control.
• To query / question at all times, in order to expand the apprentice’s knowledge base and to insure full understanding of work instructions given and any safety implications of such instructions.
• To maintain an accurate and up-to-date logbook detailing training completed and work experience / competencies gained, to such a standard as required by the line management and external auditors.
• To diligently attend training courses externally or internally within Owen Mumford and obtain a level of learning and performance that is exemplary.
• To submit for assessment a report detailing the learning’s from each project given or work placement to a satisfaction of the Technical Trainer and external auditors.
• Ensure Company E,H&S policies are adhered to at all times
• Participate if required in engineering activities scheduled during plant shutdowns e.g., Christmas / public holidays
• Conduct themselves at all times in a professional and courteous manner, and maintain a good appearance acceptable to our customers and management
• The achievement of agreed personal objectives.
• Whilst the above responsibilities constitute the primary functions of the role, the Engineering Apprentice may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks as dictated by the needs of the business.

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

• English Language GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 / C / Pass (5 preferred) (Essential)
• Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 / C / Pass (5 preferred) (Essential)
• Science (or other relevant subject) GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 / C / Pass (5 preferred) (Essential)
• Engineering or similar GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 / C / Pass (Desired)