Summary
Collins Aerospace, a home of Actuation Systems that are leading experts in fly-by-wire, hydraulics and electro-hydraulic actuation design are looking to take on a Fitter Tester Apprentice. You will work on state-of-the-art technology to deliver high value manufacturing expertise to our global customers.
Annual wage
£15,500 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:45pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As a Fitter Tester your learning will consist of training on building and testing a variety of different products with increasing complexity. Your time will be split between attending In-Comm Training Centre in Telford where you will spend time learning basic engineering skills, and on-site putting your learning into practice where you will learn from our skilled engineers the basic principles and under pinning knowledge needed for your career.
Your duties will include:
* Producing components using hand-fitting techniques
* Preparing & using milling machines
* Producing CAD Models (drawings) using a CAD system
* Producing engineering project plans
* Preparing & using CNC machining centres
* General welding applications
* Complying with statutory regulations, organisation. safety requirements
Where you’ll work
Stafford Road
Fordhouses
Wolverhampton
WV10 7EH
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
This is a three year Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, Technical Support pathway, with the first year being full time at the training provider, In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ. Please ensure you are able to travel to this address as well as to the company address.
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
* Technical support and a Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in
* Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths, English, Physics or Engineering (grade 9-5)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Builds rapport with people
* Proactive self starter
Other requirements
If you are successful at first stage interview, you will be required to attend an assessment day at In-Comm, this will take place during Easter holidays.