Apprentice Support Operative

About this opportunity

This fantastic apprenticeship opportunity offers a person who has an interest in mechanical equipment to learn component modifications, warehousing and stock control routines in a busy environment

A normal day would include

The overall objective of the role is to gain an in-depth knowledge of the components supplied in order to tailor and modify to customer’s requirements. You will learn about the large range of products and take an interest in how they are used as part of their supply to the industry

• Receiving and checking incoming materials
• Transferring materials
• Fault diagnosis and identification of appropriate corrective action to resolve the problem
• Preparing for manufacturing operations
• Using lathes
• Producing by assembly operations
• Finishing products
• Analysing the results of inspection and confirming quality of production
• Carrying out inspection and testing activities
• Contributing to improving effectiveness in the workplace
• Analysing the results of inspection and confirming quality of production
• Sourcing parts
• Learning about the products and services
• Building and modifying component parts
• Occasionally working on the Trade counter and dealing with customers, suppliers and delivery people in a polite and helpful manner.
• Clearing & tidying of work environment

What you could go on to do
Learning more about the business

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company. A comprehensive training program will be developed by the Company and you will be trained to a high level of expertise.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then can find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take. We have an initiative through Transport for Greater Manchester that can potentially offer a free refurbished bike and a 28 days bus pass to assist with travel to work for apprentices.

What you should have to apply

• Good Legible handwriting and numeracy skills.
• A good standard of GCSE attainment would be desirable.
• Commitment and a willingness to learn is essential.

Personal Qualities

• Must be personable and able to work under instruction and alongside other staff members.
• Dependable, good time keeping
• Flexible and positive attitude to personal development
• Demonstrate effective team working skills

Skills

• Need to be eager to learn new skills
• An interest in mechanical equipment will be a benefit.
• Good Communicator
• Good customer service skills
• Able to follow concise instructions
• Enthusiastic
• Supportive of others
• Able to perform tasks in an accurate manner