Production Engineering Apprentice

• Employer: Caswell Engineering Services LTD
• Location: Haslingden
• Vacancy Ref: 00001958
• Hours Per Week: 39
• Wage Per Week: £294.45
• Sector: Engineering

As a CAM Apprentice (Engineering, Purchasing & Administration), you will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business, including Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), purchasing, and office administration. You will assist the engineering team in producing and managing manufacturing data using Autodesk CAMduct, support the purchasing team in managing suppliers and materials through Sage 300, and provide general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is technically minded, well-organized, and eager to build a career in engineering and business operations.

Engineering & CAMduct

• Assist in creating, editing, and maintaining CAMduct job files and manufacturing data.
• Help prepare sheet metal, ductwork, and fabricated parts for CNC cutting using CAMduct.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure manufacturing accuracy.
• Support engineers in maintaining and improving CAMduct libraries, templates, and machine setup data.
• Monitor production schedules and job progress to ensure timely delivery to the workshop.
• Work with production staff to resolve any programming or material issues.

Purchasing & Sage 300

• Use Sage 300 to raise and manage purchase orders for materials, fittings, and consumables.
• Obtain and record supplier quotations, lead times, and pricing information.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier and stock information within Sage 300.
• Assist in tracking deliveries, checking goods received, and liaising with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Support the purchasing team with cost control and order documentation.
• Ensure all procurement records are filed accurately and kept up to date.

Office Administration

• Provide general administrative support to the engineering, purchasing, and operations teams.

• Answer phones, handle email correspondence, and direct queries to the appropriate departments.

• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and job files.

• Assist in document control, including scanning, filing, and version tracking.

• Help organise meetings, take minutes, and support communication across departments.

• Manage office supplies and assist with general office upkeep.

• Support data entry, record keeping, and other administrative tasks as required.

• Attend on-the-job and college-based training as part of your apprenticeship program.

• Follow all company health, safety, and quality procedures.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production and purchasing goals.

• Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional growth.

Training to be provided

• Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).

• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Toolmaker, Tool & Die Maintenance.

• Level 3 Diploma or extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).

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