Summary
As a Continuous Improvement Engineer Apprentice, you'll develop manufacturing skills, optimise processes, and promote sustainability, all while contributing to energy management and automation solutions at Schneider Electric.
Wage
£23,000 a year
Performance Bonus Scheme
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
4 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
* Process & Improvement Management: Manage the process and continuous improvement within your unit to support customer satisfaction and quality.
* Cross-Functional Team Management: Manage cross-functional teams, implement operational techniques, and monitor processes to eliminate causes of dissatisfaction.
* Improvement Methodology Promotion: Promote the use of key improvement methodologies in the business.
* Best Practice Sharing: Share and replicate best practices for continuous improvement.
Where you’ll work
Schneider Electric
123 Jack Lane
Hunslet
Leeds
LS10 1BA
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
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
During your Manufacturing engineer (degree) apprenticeship, you will receive two types of training.
On-the-job training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, your employer. You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform your role. This will include skills and knowledge that are outside of the apprenticeship but necessary for the job. In addition to ‘on-the-job’ training, they will support you in other ways to ensure your success. Types of support will include:
* A comprehensive induction
* Mentoring or regular one-to-one guidance
* Social enrichment and networking opportunities
* Performance reviews
* Mental health and wellbeing support
* Feedback opportunities
Off-the-job training will be provided by a carefully selected training provider during your normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% of your working hours (approximately 6 hours per week) completing ‘off-the-job’ training. This is protected time and a requirement for apprenticeship delivery. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard, enabling you to achieve occupational competence.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and STEM related (grade Grade 4/C or above)
A Level in:
* Mathematics and STEM (grade A Levels BBC / 112 UCAS Points)
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
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Non judgemental
Other requirements
All applicants must have a permanent right to work in the UK, as Schneider Electric is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.