Engineering Operator Apprentice
SICO EUROPE LTD
KENT, CT21 4LR
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 August 2024
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to work for Sico, a leading, well established Engineering Manufacturing company based in Lympne Industrial Estate near Hythe. Your role as an Engineering Operator will be learning all aspects of manufacturing the products, including machining, mechatronics, welding and fabricating.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday - 7am until 5pm
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 7 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
Engineering Operators are tasked with several responsibilities that are essential for the successful operation of the production floor. These include:
- Setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery and production lines
- Monitoring equipment for functionality, performing adjustments, and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime
- Ensuring that all safety protocols and operational procedures are followed
- Inspecting finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Maintaining accurate records of production quantities and times, equipment status, and issues encountered
- Collaborating with other team members and departments to optimize production efficiency and quality
Where you’ll work
LINK PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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 operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Engineering Operator Level 2
- Attending EKC Group - Ashford College workshop one day a week
- Trainer visits to the workplace once every 6-8 weeks
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Requirements
Desirable 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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Due to the location, must 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.
After this apprenticeship
Could lead to a permanent role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EKC GROUP
Blue Vinall
blue.vinall@eastkent.ac.uk
01227 811315
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000270646.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)
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