Summary
MARCO Ltd, a globally recognized leader in automation and productivity-enhancing technology, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice to join our Production Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on role in a dynamic environment, with full training provided in the fields of both production and electronic assembly.
Annual wage
£16,000 a year
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - 08.30-16.00 / half an hour lunch 13.00-13.30
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 February
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 a Production & Electronic Assembly Apprentice, you will:
* Assemble, wire, and test both electro-mechanical and electronic equipment, including weighing indicators and related products.
* Gain hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, soldering, wiring, and configuring products.
* Work from engineering drawings and specifications to build and test various hardware.
* Operate in a regulated environment adhering to the company’s quality standards.
* Assist in fault finding and diagnosis during product testing and configuration.
* Participate in the installation of wiring and network setups, and help set up static-sensitive equipment.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols, reporting any unsafe conditions or equipment defects.
* Work both independently and as part of a team, adapting to the changing needs of the company and customers.
* Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and productive workspace.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 6
BLOCK 3
THE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ENTERP
EDENBRIDGE
TN8 6HF
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
SIGTA 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
Day-release training will be over two years and delivered at SIGTA Eastbourne or Portslade (Brighton).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English, Maths (grade 4/5 C and above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Science, ICT (grade 4/5 C and above)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long term commitment – there will be assignments and log book entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.