About
Employer description
- Design & Prototyping
- Laser Cutting • CNC Punching
- Folding & Forming • Welding
- Mechanical Assembly
Continuous improvement is embedded in the ethos of the company and we invest not only in the technological advances that improves our customer products but also in our staff who all put our customers first.
Main description
Cambridge Rapid is a highly motivated sheet metal manufacturing company, based in Haverhill Suffolk. The company provides metal components and assemblies to a variety of industries and provides the following services:
Cambridge Rapid is a Haverhill based precision sheet metal manufacturing company providing fast turnaround, high quality metal components and assemblies from concept through to production.
Main roles and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Sheet Metal Manager, you will support a range of manufacturing activities including deburring, machine operation, sawing, and drilling/tapping. As your apprenticeship develops, you will be trained in spot welding and progress to operating press brakes, fly presses, and bending rollers.
Entry requirements
Essential:
GCSE Maths and English at grades 4 or above.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Organisation skills
- Physical fitness
- Logical
Training to be provided
The learner will be studying the Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College.
Things to consider
Working in a factory can involve some heavy lifting and repetitive work, standing on your feet for long periods of time.
Future prospects
Full time role after completion of apprenticeship.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 15/05/2026
Salary
£ 17238 per year
Location
This job is located in Haverhill, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.