Summary
Whether you’re about to leave school/college, changing career, or are seeking an exciting alternative to university, this could be just the start you’re looking for – an Engineering Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in the Technology Department as part of the Engineering Technology Centre.
Wage
£18,900 a year
Incremental salary, increases each year of the apprenticeship
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (non-shift).
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
4
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 Engineering apprentice, you will undertake learning and development to become an accomplished Technician in one of two areas:
Electrical Engineering apprentice will gain practical experience in a unique scientific environment and help deliver complex technical solutions for a diverse range of scientific applications. Working with a highly trained team of electrical technicians and engineers to design, assemble, install and test specialist electrical equipment for UK and international research programmes. Providing frontline support to operational accelerators including fault finding, mandatory testing and planned maintenance.
Mechanical Engineering apprentices use novel and technology-enabled processes to contribute to the manufacture and integration of mechanical parts and assemblies. This supports a broad range of engineering requirements on both large and small precise sizes using Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) and conventional machining techniques. You will also support work in vacuum, gasses, cryogenics and mechanical design.
Where you’ll work
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Daresbury Laboratory
Warrington
WA4 4AD
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
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* To support your chosen discipline, you will undertake professional development and training as part of a cohort of Engineering Technician apprentices, you will study the practical elements of the course at Riverside College in Widnes and the theoretical elements at Cronton College also in Widnes completing a Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship.
More training information
* In year 1 you will be full time at college.
* In year 2 and 3 you will be on site at Daresbury Laboratory 4 days per week with the 5th day being spent at college.
* There may also be an opportunity to undertake a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering during your 3rd and 4th year at Cronton College.
* In your final (4th) year, you will also complete an End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment will include an observation, professional discussion and the production of a portfolio.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade evidence pass at 9-4 or A*-C)
* Mathematics (grade evidence pass at 9-4 or A*-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
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
You will be required to attend Riverside College on a day release basis as part of your training; you must therefore be willing and able to travel independently. Excess travel costs will be covered. STFC are looking for candidates who have achieved or are predicted to achieve GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English.