Department: Science Apprenticeship - Materials L3
Location: Stevenage
Compensation: £22,293 - £25,000 / year
Description:
Location: Unit 3 Cockerell Cl, Stevenage SG1 2NB
Working for FIRA International:
FIRA International, part of the Element Group, specialises in providing a comprehensive range of independent testing, inspection, certification, technical and training services to the furniture industry. We exist to help our customers to make certain that their materials, products, systems and operations are safe, quality, compliant and ultimately fit for purpose.
FIRA International's ergonomics team offer consultancy, testing and research services across all sectors of the furniture industry, and during all stages of production from initial prototypes to established products.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Apprentice Ergonomics Technician (Level 3)!
The Package:
* Starting salary: £22,293 - £25,000 per annum (depending on age and background experience)
* Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, flexible start/finishing times available
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Life assurance scheme
* Legal & General Pension Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free onsite refreshments
* Recommend a friend bonus
* Perks at Work discount scheme
* Regular training and CPD opportunities
What will I be doing as an apprentice?
In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in conducting product assessments and supporting the team in delivering high-quality results. You will follow established processes to ensure accuracy and consistency, whilst also being encouraged to ask questions and suggest improvements!
* Conduct simple assessments of products in accordance with BS and EN standardised procedures.
* Maintain a focus on the end-user, considering how they interact with products and the cognitive and behavioral impact of design choices.
* Ensure attention to detail in all tasks, including data entry, analysis, and report writing.
* Write basic reports using existing templates and organise data in Excel and Word.
* Interact with customers on a personal level to understand their needs and provide insight into product functionality.
* Demonstrate curiosity and a passion for learning, asking questions to deepen understanding and improve processes.
* Conduct end-user trials, and elicit feedback to relevant parties.
* Follow established procedures while contributing innovative ideas to improve workflows and outcomes.
* Spend time in other departments to gain a broader understanding of the organisation and participate in structured product testing.
* Ensure that health and safety procedures are followed within the section, identifying and reporting hazards and conducting risk assessments where required.
* Provide consistently high-quality customer service when dealing with both internal and external customers.
* Conduct all administration to recognised test standards, methodology, FIRA procedures and general quality requirements.
* Manage own administration, generating daily, weekly and monthly reports as required.
* General ad hoc requirements as required by the business/teams.
Your background:
Qualifications: It's about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience, the most successful apprentices are those who have drive to find out more about the sector, can be up-front about what they do and don't already know, are considerate, self-reflective and impatient to learn the job role!
Experience: Whilst previous experience is great, we're not just interested in experience and qualifications; we're looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at FIRA International.
About you:
* This is a hands-on and practical role, so you'll have a passion for science and love to get stuck in!
* You'll step into this role understanding what "Ergonomics" means, and why it's so important!
* You'll be inquisitive, and love to ask questions!
* You'll be comfortable working both with and without supervision.
* We're looking for someone who is focused and careful in all aspects of work.
* You must be customer focused, with good communication and a strong telephone manner.
* The ability to think on your feet and have good health & safety awareness is crucial due to the environment and nature of the role.
* You'll be a strong team player, who takes pride in their work and who loves to co-operate with others!
* Comfortable using basic Microsoft Office Programmes (Word & Excel) and able to pick up new systems quickly!
To succeed in this apprenticeship, you'll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!
Please note: because of the nature and responsibilities of this position, you must be aged 18+ and be able to undertake some manual handling/heavy lifting. You must also be able to reliably commute to site within 45 minutes.
So how does the apprenticeship work?
Over 21 months, you'll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on 'off the job' training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship.
Eligibility:
While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you'll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.
You'll need to be over 18, not in full-time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
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