Summary
Working as part of our Quality team, under the guidance of the Quality Management Manager, the role will involve ensuring that the quality of equipment used within the business is up to the task. You will be conducting a variety of tasks, supporting the engineering and operations teams across both of our London Locations (GFD and LDW)
Wage
£19,000 a year
Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
37 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
2
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
The role will involve a variety of tasks including:
* In-process, final & goods-in inspection at either Loudwater or Greenford.
* Support calibration/asset management across UMUK.
* Support process development to ensure alignment to int’l standards & our customer requirements.
* Support repair activities when at Loudwater.
* Be tasked with improvement projects to support Continua.l.
* Process Development & achieve business improvement targets.
Where you’ll work
Knaves Beech Business Centre
Knaves Beech Way
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP10 9UT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
* Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
* Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
* Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
* Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
* Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
* Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
* Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
* Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
* Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
* Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
* Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
* Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
* Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
* Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
* Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
* Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
* Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
* Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
* Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Your training plan
Qualifications included:
* Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment.
* BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (1 day per week for 2 years at college).
* Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (Development Competence).
* Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths (If required).
* Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required).
* End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship (months 36 to 39).
* College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*)
A Level in:
* or A Levels in Mathematics and Physics (grade A* - E)
Other in:
* Must have a level 3 Engineering qualification (grade Pass, Distinction, Merit)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Interest in Engineering
* Time Management
Other requirements
The work will require a lot of on-site presence due to the nature of the tasks. We are looking for outstanding candidates who want to be the best they can be. Computer literacy is essential, as well as a real desire to ensure the job is completed to a high standard. Travelling to both sites so must have your own car and a full UK diving licence. College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire.