Summary
This is a position in an engineering workshop with ‘hands on’ practical skills and suits a person with an enquiring mind and a keen interest in how things work. Completing engineering machining operations under supervision with training, working on own initiative and part of a team.
Annual wage
£13,811.20 a year
Wage increase depending on experience. Overtime is available upon request.
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday -Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm
41 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 10 March
Duration
3 years 6 months
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
Duties to include but not limited to:
* Learning to use manual milling machines
* Use of lathes
* Learning CNC milling and turning
* Blocking up
* Use of surface and cylindrical grinders
* Learning to use manual and CNC spark Eroders/ Wire Eroders
* Modification & repair of Injection Mould Tools
* Manufacture and fitting of new injection mould tools
* Using hand tools such as files, hacksaws and grinders
* Training in general toolmaking, milling, grinding and fitting
* Training to use Wiring of Hot runner systems and fault finding
* Cleaning/General maintenance of workshop
* Design office
* CAM Programming
* Laser welding
* Fork lift
* Microsoft office
Where you’ll work
UNIT 10
BOWMANS TRADING ESTATE
BESSEMER DRIVE
STEVENAGE
SG1 2DL
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
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)
* Engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Grade 3 or higher)
* Maths (grade Grade 4 or higher)
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
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Enthusiasm/Motivation
* High standards
* Good time management
* Reliable
* Hardworking
Other requirements
Please note: Dates stated for when the vacancy closes and start dates may change subject to finding the right candidate and apprenticeship course start dates.