Mechanical Design Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Propipe manufactures and supplies a wide range of pipeline pigs and pipeline plugs to leading offshore and onshore companies. There is currently an opportunity within the company for a Mechanical Design Engineer Apprentice where you will provide assistance in preparing operational manuals, engineering studies & datasheets amongst much more.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday Shift patterns TBC
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 1 December
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

Working within the engineering/projects department, the position is a flexible role, ensuring involvement in all aspects/products within the business. The role would involve:

Creating design models & production drawings using Solidworks (3D) OR AutoCAD (2D) for both concept designs and existing products.
Assistance in preparing operational manuals, engineering studies & datasheets
Assembly of products – assisting the project at the build stage
Testing of products (i.e. pressure testing, function testing) to confirm client specification.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 2 QUEENS MEADOW BUSINESS PARK

HARTLEPOOL

CLEVELAND

TS25 5TE

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

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
CAD experience preferable

About this company

Propipe manufactures and supplies a wide range of pipeline pigs and pipeline plugs to leading offshore and onshore companies throughout the world. In addition to pipeline pigs & plugs, new technology has been launched to identify, track & locate pipeline pigs during operations. The company have a focus on all areas, including: R&D, Engineering, Manufacture, Testing & Project Management. Our dynamic and fast paced culture has ensured our market leading position and highly renowned brand.

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After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to join the team on a permanent basis for the right candidate.

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