Summary
Whenever you use a mobile device, camera, computer, screen, or use a modern car, chances are our solutions have enabled their manufacture. We offer a Degree Apprenticeship programme offering superb learning opportunities with a global technology leader. The successful candidate will study either Electronic or Mechanical engineering.
Wage
£20,078 a year
Corporate gym membership, contributory pension scheme, online learning environment, subsidised restaurant and social events, a range of policies supporting a sustainable work-life balance and employee wellbeing, health cash plan, life assurance.
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5:00pm, Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 11 August
Duration
4 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
As a Degree Apprentice at ASMPT, you will gain a good appreciation of the Company as a whole, and the operation of its main departments by undertaking a comprehensive range of work placements and project work.
Typically you will be involved in:
* Team/project meetings, contributing towards design and development decisions
* Contributing to design reviews, critically reviewing yours and colleagues' designs to ensure fit for purpose
* Supporting peers, imparting your knowledge to others in the business
Where you’ll work
11 Albany Road
Granby Ind Est
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 9TH
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
SOLENT UNIVERSITY, SOUTHAMPTON
Your training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
* Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
* Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
* Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
* Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
* Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
* Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
* Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
* Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
* Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
* Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes
Your training plan
The successful candidate will be streamed to either Electronic or Mechanical Engineering based on their ability. Electronics will likely be at Solent University, with Mechanical likely to be at Yeovil College, both of whom offer high-quality Degree Apprenticeship Programmes.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade C)
* Physics (grade C)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Ability to meet deadlines
* 'Can-do' attitude
Other requirements
Candidates should also be able to demonstrate success in extra-curricular activities as well as in academic studies. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff Points