Summary of the apprenticeship
We are offering a 4 year Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship specifically tailored to our Die Maintenance Department (toolmaking and die maintenance). Working for a world class steel pressing company Unipres UK Limited - this apprenticeship is specifically aimed at developing the next generation of Maintenance Technicians.
What will the apprentice be doing?
Year 1 of the apprenticeship:
5 days off the job training at a specialist Training Provider - learning both practical and theoretical skills in engineering.
Year 2 until the completion of the apprenticeship:
4 days on the job training based at the Unipres plant followed by continued studies 1 day a week with a specialist Training Provider (College).
Die Maintenance Department:
* Fixing and maintaining the tools that go into the presses - mechanically biased.
* Repairing and maintaining press tools using the stamping of steel components.
* You will learn how to use milling machines, lathes, surface grinders and specialist welding techniques.
* Hand tools such as hacksaws, files and pneumatic grinders.
This apprenticeship is specifically tailored to the Tool & Die pathway.
Training and qualification levels
The successful candidates will gain a full Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Standard - pathway Tool & Die Maintenance. You will work alongside other talented technicians within our Die Maintenance Department gaining the relevant skills.
The qualifications the apprentice will receive are as follows:
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
* Level 2 Award Foundation Phase Gateway Assessment
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Tool & Die Maintenance
* Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology (QCF)
Working week details
Year 1: College - 8:30am - 15:30pm (Transport provided from Unipres Sunderland throughout year 1 to Training Provider)
Years 2 - 4: Unipres plant 4 days a week - 6:45am - 15:03pm (day shift times)
Shifts are dependent on age and department.
College day release one day a week in years 2 - 4 - 9:00am - 16:00pm.
What can we offer you?
* Annual holiday entitlement of 26 days and 8 Bank Holidays (company shut down in summer and Christmas).
* SMART working – ability to work from home 2 days per week and adjust start time +/- 2 hours - following successful probationary period.
* Free onsite car park.
* Free electric car charging points on site.
* Car lease scheme.
* Pension (GPP) 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
* Life Assurance 4x pensionable pay (after 1 years service for GPP members).
* Private healthcare.
* On-site occupational health support.
* Company sick pay.
* Enhanced paternity leave.
* Enhanced maternity leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Profit share.
* Sports and social club.
* Long service awards.
* Monthly prize draw.
* On-site canteen.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship.
Pay: £19,961.04 per year.
Additional pay:
* Yearly bonus.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Work Location: In person.
Application deadline: 30/04/2025
Expected start date: 08/09/2025.
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