Summary
Based at the Ellesmere Port Stellantis Plant. You will play a part in producing multi-branded Electric Vans. You will be working on key projects and taking ownership for crucial work, whilst completing a full Engineering Qualification! You will learn key skills & experience a range of development opportunities to kick-start your career.
Annual wage
£15,756 a year
Please note salary is currently under review for potential increase.
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Mon-Thurs – 7:00-15:50 Fri – 7:00-11:00
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
5 years
Positions available
1
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
Engineers combine scientific and mathematical principles to plan, design and innovate a multitude of practical applications. You will be responsible for implementation and ongoing improvement of the Manufacturing Facility at Ellesmere Port, including new vehicle introductions.
Where you’ll work
North Road Industrial Estate
Ellesmere Port
South Wirral
CH65 1AL
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
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Your training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
* Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
* Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
* Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
* Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
* Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
* Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
* Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
* Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
* Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
* Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes
Your training plan
We have partnered with Cheshire South and West to offer a course which blends the best aspects of learning with work-based activity, with day release at college whilst learning real skills in the Workplace. Attendance at college will be 2-3 days per week in years 1 and 2, 1 day per week in years 3 and 4 along with monthly assessment visits to support the apprentice to compile the portfolio of evidence in years 3 and 4 resulting in a HNC and HND qualification being achieved. The degree element of this standard is delivered by Sheffield University, the delivery model is 3 weeks remote delivery followed by 1 week face to face with the option of additional weeks face to face as deemed necessary by the apprentice or employer.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C/4)
* IT (grade C/4)
* Maths (grade C/4)
* Other subject (grade C/4)
* Science (grade C/4)
A Level in:
* Maths (grade B/6)
* Other subject (grade B/6)
* Science (grade B/6)
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
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
Other requirements
The plant is not on a bus route, so you will require your own transport, when based at Plant. This is a Manufacturing/ Shop floor-based industry. Please ensure you have the essential qualifications before applying for this vacancy. Whilst this apprenticeship is degree level, you will begin your training at Level 4 standard and work up to Level 6 throughout the apprenticeship.