Summary
Join our Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Programme and the people behind our Industrial Gas Turbine Division in Lincoln. With over 160 years of engineering history, including 65 years of designing, developing and manufacturing industrial gas turbines, Siemens Energy is at the forefront of energy sustainability.
Annual wage
£14,612.92 a year
Annual Salary is subject to national living wage review
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
12
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 an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter, you will be involved in the assembly, maintenance and repair of our mechanical products. You will receive extensive training and support to develop your skills in fitting, enabling you to work to the high standards for which Siemens Energy is known.
A typical day may involve reading blueprints and interpreting technical instructions, assembling mechanical components, conducting quality checks, and troubleshooting equipment issues. You will be working hands-on with our products, applying your knowledge and skills to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards.
How You’ll Make an Impact
* In this role, you will be an integral part of the production process, ensuring that our products are manufactured to the highest standards
* Your work will directly contribute to the reliability and performance of our products in the field, impacting industries worldwide
Where you’ll work
Ruston House
Waterside South
Lincoln
LN5 7FD
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
SIEMENS INDUSTRIAL TURBOMACHINERY LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Your training plan
Your role as an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter will have a real impact on the success of Siemens Energy Lincoln.
By learning the skills and techniques necessary to produce high-quality components, you will be contributing directly to the production of our innovative products.
We’ll also provide support to complete the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Standard, enabling you to develop your skills and further your career within our company.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Any (grade 4 (C))
* English (grade 4 (C))
* Maths (grade 4 (C))
* Science (grade 4 (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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience