Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to pursue practical work experience using world-class technologies and processes, alongside academic learning. Your role can include maintenance of manufacturing machinery and site services. It covers electrical, electronic engineering systems, mechanics and computing, helping to create simpler and smarter systems.
Wage
£15,069 a year
A step increase awarded each year on successful completion of the previous apprenticeship year, until completion of apprentieship.
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday between 8.15am to 4.15pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 15 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
6
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
* Learn basic engineering skills such as machining, fabricating sheet metal and basic principles of electronic circuits and wiring.
* Work alongside skilled teams in either a manufacturing or prototype testing environment to enhance your on the job learning
* You will regularly rotate within the engineering departments in either our engine plant or our research and development centre.
* Block release at college to compliment engineering theory.
Where you’ll work
Arterial Road
Laindon
Essex
SS15 6EE
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
SKILLNET LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Basic Engineering skills for use in mechanical/electrical maintenance.
You will also study for a technical engineering qualification as a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice:
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
* Together with successful completion with an End Point Assessment (EPA)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English Language (grade C or Level 4 or above)
* Mathematics (grade C/B or Level 5 or above)
* Physics or Double Science (grade C or Level 4 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
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* A conscientious approach
* Resilience
* Adaptability
Other requirements
The first 18 Months of the apprenticeship will be held at our apprentice training centre at Dunton Campus, Laindon, Essex. Consideration about your journey and required attendance each day, should be considered if you are unable to drive.