Assembly Apprentice HIDEN ANALYTICAL LIMITED

This is an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice to join a growing company and learn from highly valued and experienced team members. Duties include interpreting and following drawings/diagrams and/or specifications, including using our UNIX system to find drawings.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,250.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday: 08.45 – 17.00 Friday: 08.45 – 16.25 Lunch break: 12.10 – 13.00 each day

    Total hours per week: 36.5

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    12 Jun 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000257185

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Working safely in line with Health and Safety laws and
    in-house policies and procedures.
  • Interpreting and following drawings/diagrams and/or
    specifications, including using our UNIX system to find
    drawings.
  • Planning how to work. This may include picking items
    from stores and checking tools before use.
    Cleaning components.
  • Producing and refurbishing components.
    Making a vacuum assembly which will form part of our
    mass spectrometers.
  • Quality checking against the required specification
    including raising a Non-Conformance if required.
    Identifying and resolving problems with components or
    assemblies.
  • Handing over completed components or assemblies in set time frames

The training you will be getting

  • The overall qualification is a NVQ Level 3 Engineering Fitter
    Qualification.
  • As part of that qualification the successful candidate will also receive EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced
    Manufacturing Engineering and a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in
    Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
  • It takes approximately 3.5 years to complete the apprenticeship.
  • There will be some off the job training at Hiden Analytical.
  • The successful candidate will also need to attend Wigan and
    Leigh College, Pagefield Campus one day a week, the exact day will be determined by the College.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

In the assembly area the pathway for advancement would be to firstly complete the apprenticeship and become a fully qualified fitter. Once
the apprenticeship is complete there will be at least an annual review.
This will give the successful candidate the opportunity to express any
desire for progression and for Hiden to explain what they may need to
do to progress. Hiden is not rigid when it comes to career progression
and will openly have a conversation with an employee who might want
to move into a different area of the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

An interest in science and in particular physics/chemistry would be useful but not essential

About the employer

Trading for over 40 years, Hiden Analytical Limited is a manufacturer of mass spectrometers for vacuum, gas, plasma and surface science. Our mass spectrometers can be used for a wide range of applications. Some examples include lithium-ion battery development, fusion research and plasma treatment of polymers for medical applications. We also offer bespoke design services for client interactive development of solutions to meet specific requirements. We are based on Gemini Business Park in Warrington and employ over 100 people from all different types of background. The successful candidate will be based in the assembly area of our factory.

Employer

HIDEN ANALYTICAL LIMITED

Address

420 Europa Boulevard

Gemini Business Park

Warrington

WA5 7UN

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Training

Training provider

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering fitter

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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