Summary
We're inviting passionate individuals to begin an exciting journey with us as an Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer. If you're intrigued by a hands on role in a production environment and ready to launch your career, this is your chance to do so. Join our team and learn from our skilled engineers and let your skills shine in our dynamic environment.
Wage
£14,920 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
You will work 38 hours per week including college time per week. These hours are between 8.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday.
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 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
* At our Stockport production facility we produce fire suppression products that are shipped worldwide
* As a manufacturing engineer you will play a key role in the production process of our products. Come, be a part of our team and make a real difference
* As part of your day, you'll work in the world of manufacturing, production planning, managing and reviewing of production schedules
* You'll work hand-in-hand with our production engineering team, who are at the heart of our globally-shipped bespoke fire suppression systems
On-the-Job Work Experience:
* You'll spend significant time working with our qualified manufacturing engineers who will show you the ropes and train you in the skills necessary to become a successful manufacturing engineer
* You'll be exposed to the intriguing realms of design and processing engineering, as well as cutting-edge robotics and 3D printing. You'll learn how to set ambitious yet achievable output and quality objectives, keep a close eye on expenditure, and master the art of forecasting resource output
* We'll train you on the design and planning of layouts for assembly and materials handling, and you'll have the chance to adapt machine or equipment design
* You'll learn the sequence of operations and develop manufacturing processes that make a difference
* You'll also familiarise yourself with lean manufacturing techniques designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in production processes
Opportunities for Growth:
* Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to grow and apply the skills and knowledge gained in college in a real workplace setting. This experimental learning approach ensures that you develop both technical competencies and practical skills essential in becoming a successful manufacturing engineer
Where you’ll work
Stockport Trading Estate, Yew Street
Stockport
SK4 2JW
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
TAMESIDE COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* You will enrol in a level 3 Engineering Technician course at Tameside College
* You will go to college on Day release during the working week
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Level 5)
* Maths (grade Level 5)
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
You will be working with our highly skilled engineers each day. Our work can also involve heavy lifting, working from heights and in confined spaces.