Summary
Are you practical, inquisitive and hands-on with a real curiosity about mechanical or electrical engineering? We’re looking for a practical and enthusiastic person who wants to start their career as an Engineering Technician whilst learning about the world of vacuum innovation technology. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!
Annual wage
£17,000 a year
Annual increases will be aligned to progression and performance.
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.45pm and Friday, 8.00am - 12.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
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 an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
* You’ll apply the theory you learn at college to real-life engineering problems in the workplace and gain a nationally recognised qualification with excellent career prospects
* Our apprentices support the development and testing of new and innovative designs and technologies for deployment in vacuum pumping systems
* Apprentices are involved in building and stripping a range of vacuum pumps and test rigs
* You’ll also learn about systemisation, configuration and wiring, along with preparing for and performing tests to a pre-defined test plan and reporting the results
* From the very start you will be immersed in a world of real-world experience in our cutting-edge vacuum innovation team
* You’ll be given all the support and training you need to equip you with world-class skills to be a successful engineering development technician
Where you’ll work
Innovation Drive
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9TW
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
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Your training plan
Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
* Training will be delivered within the workplace to gain competency within the role in order to prepare you for End Point Assessment
* An engineering assessor will be assigned to you by the training provider to guide you through building up a portfolio of evidence, with tasks set every 6 weeks
* You will also attend online training which will be delivered one day per week to complete the knowledge element of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC in:
* Engineering (grade C)
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
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience