Summary
As an Apprentice Machinery Engineer, you will embark on a comprehensive training program designed to develop your skills and knowledge in the field of engineering.
Wage
£14,526.20 a year
Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
Duration
3 years 6 months
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
As we supply a wide variety of machinery, there are opportunities to tap into a number of engineering fields, such as;
● Electrical Engineering
● Mechanical Engineering
● Pneumatics
● Hydraulics
● CAD/CAM
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge technology and machinery, with the aim of becoming a fully qualified Field Service Engineer at the end of this apprenticeship, you will be provided with the opportunity to obtain all of the necessary skills and knowledge to support our customers with your technical expertise.
The selected candidate will be based at our workshop in Halesowen for the majority of the apprenticeship, with opportunities to attend installations, call outs and services where required and beneficial to the training program.
Key Responsibilities:
● Complete a structured in-house training program covering various aspects of machinery engineering, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and software systems associated with our wide range of machinery. The majority of your training will be completed at our inhouse warehouse facility.
● Assist experienced engineers in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery both in-house and at customer sites.
● Gain proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues with machinery.
● Develop an understanding of machine specifications, operations, and customer requirements.
● Work within the workshop to support the assembly and testing of new machinery.
● Learn to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
● Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organised work environment.
● Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Where you’ll work
Heywood Wharf
Mucklow Hill
Halesowen
B62 8DJ
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
HALESOWEN COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
* Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
* Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
* Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
* Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
* Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
* Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
* Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
* Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
* Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
* Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
* Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
* Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
* Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
* Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
* Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
* Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
* Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
* Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
* Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Your training plan
The successful apprentice will attend college one day per week to work towards the HNC Level 4 in Engineering.
In addition, the apprentice will be allocated with an assessor who will visit them within the workplace, once every 6-8 weeks.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C/4)
* Maths (grade C/4)
Other in:
* Engineering (grade Pass)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
Other requirements
Benefits: ● Comprehensive in-house training program. ● Mentorship from experienced engineers. ● Opportunity to work with advanced machinery and technology. ● Career progression to become a fully qualified Field Service Engineer. ● Competitive apprenticeship salary. ● Supportive and dynamic work environment