Summary
The role of the Workshop Engineering Technician Apprentice will include duties such as site assembly, testing, stock, and general workshop activities. This is both a challenging and exciting opportunity to work at a company that invests in R&D and its staff.
Wage
£16,881.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00
42 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 19 May 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Duties to include but not limited to;
* Mechanical Assembly of gates, barriers and control panels
* Hydraulic and Electro Mechanical controls
* Testing of systems
* Accurately complete workshop related reports
* Offer competent technical assistance when required
* Ensure each job is completed within the allocated time allowed
* Carry out fault diagnosis
* Ensure the compliance of company procedures
* Housekeeping of all elements including stock, equipment and internal processes
* Display a proactive, can-do attitude within the organization, with a culture of right first time and ownership of problems
Where you’ll work
NEW HOUSE FARM
VICARAGE LANE
NORTH WEALD
EPPING
CM16 6AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HARLOW COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Harlow College offers 2 different routes through the Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
Qualifications achieved:
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Competence)
Level 2 Diploma in Mechatronics (Knowledge)
You will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Competence) - Mechatronics
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Machining/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Knowledge)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
* Maths (grade Grade 4/C or 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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Enthusiasm/Motivation
* High standards
* Good time management
* Reliable
* Hardworking
Other requirements
Applicant Requirements: You will be helpful and knowledgeable, taking pride in your work and be able to work with great accuracy. You will know how to effectively manage time and meet workshop deadlines, going the extra mile to get a job finished if required. - You must have an electro-mechanical background and ideally hold a relevant qualification or participating in apprenticeship scheme (mechanical, electrical or electronic). - Strong technical background with the ability to fault find, diagnose and carry out repairs. - Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. - Excellent customer service skills. - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. - IT Literate. - Flexible approach to work - willing to travel within the South East. Mostly workshop based. Occasional travel (supervised). Start dates may be subject to course start dates