Apprentice Engineering Design Draughtsperson / CAD Technician

SICO EUROPE LTD

KENT, CT21 4LR

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 August 2024


Summary

A very exciting opportunity to join Sico, an established, engineering manufacturer specialising to equip spaces with furniture and equipment that are designed for mobility, ensuring easy set-up, break down, and the ability to transform spaces to cater to varying event needs. Working in the Engineering CAD Design department.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

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 include: 

  • Using 2D or 3D software to produce sketches, schemes, models and detailed drawings
  • Check that drawings meet quality and technical standards
  • Find and fix inaccuracies or mistakes
  • Communicate with engineers, designers and project staff
  • Read and interpret engineers' drawings
  • Do mathematical calculations to work out angles, weights and costs
  • Keep accurate records of different versions of your design work
  • Any other general tasks required within this industry.

Where you’ll work

LYMPNE INDUSTRIAL PARK

LYMPNE

HYTHE

KENT

CT21 4LR

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

EKC GROUP

Your training course

Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Person Level 3 
  • Attending Dover Technical College, one day a week
  • Trainer visits to the workplace once a month

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English and Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Due to the location, must be able to have viable transport.

About this company

At the heart of every establishment in the Education, Hospitality, Convention Centres, Stadiums, & Arenas markets lies the need for impeccable furnishing— a need SICO has been fulfilling since 1951. Our journey began with a simple premise: to equip spaces with furniture and equipment that not only stand the test of time but also effortlessly adapt to the ebb and flow of daily demands. Our products are designed for mobility, ensuring easy set-up, break down, and the ability to transform spaces to cater to varying event needs. Over the decades, this combined commitment to quality and flexibility has positioned us as a global trusted partner, adept at turning ordinary spaces into multifunctional and remarkable environments.

https://www.sicoinc.com/en-gb/europe/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This role could lead to a permanent progression route.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EKC GROUP

Blue Vinall

blue.vinall@eastkent.ac.uk

01227811315

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000270645.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)

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