Summary
As an Engineering Apprentice, you will embark on a journey to become a highly skilled engineer by acquiring a diverse range of technical skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience. Through a combination of formal instruction and on-the-job training, you will support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions.
Wage
£13,741 to £22,222.20 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Days for the first two years, then go onto shifts on year 3 (to be confirmed).
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
3
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
* Attend all relevant training and complete required course work
* Gain hands-on engineering experience working alongside and under the supervision
* Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge in line with the apprenticeship program
* Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of engineering systems and equipment.
* Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies
* Work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to their implementation
* Prepare and present reports using comms on maintenance tasks, project progress and outcomes
Where you’ll work
Weetabix Mills
Burton Latimer
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 5JR
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 MTC - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Our Level 3 apprenticeships take 3 years to complete, plus 3 months End Point Assessment (EPA). You’ll attend block release off-the-job training in 2-4 week blocks at the training centre in Coventry, spending the rest of your time with your employer Weetabix Ltd.
Weetabix Mills,
Burton Latimer
Kettering
NN15 5J
More training information
MECHATRONICS TECHNICIAN
Mechatronics Maintenance Technicians make sure that plants and equipment are working at the required standards, with potential activities including installation, testing, fault finding, rectification, modifications, and the ongoing planned maintenance of complex automated equipment.
Knowledge and skills include:
* Health & safety
* Mechanical assembly
* PLC
* Electronics
* Electrical install / fault finding
* Robot programming & maintenance
* Hand fitting
* CAD
* Mechanical maintenance techniques
* Maths
* Communications
* Mechanical principles
* Electrical and electronic principles
* Efficiency
* Project management
* Electro-pneumatic and hydraulics
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English, Maths, Science (grade 4+)
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
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Need to be able to travel to Coventry for training