Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

Leidos UK LTD (Manchester Airport)

Manchester, M90 1QX

Closes in 4 days (Monday 23 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 August 2024


Summary

Under direct supervision, you will learn & performs a wide variety of technical duties to ensure our aviation product range is compliant with industry best practice. The First 6-months of training program will involve working within the Service team, and other relevant departments at Manchester Airport and Commissioning/ Install teams.

Annual wage
£16,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - Shifts to be confirmed.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

2

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

To complete a 4-year apprenticeship program and attain a ‘competency qualification’ within the Electrical / Electronic “Mechatronics” pathway of the apprenticeship standard whilst attending college on a day release basis and/or as required.

The duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without notice and include but are not limited to the duties described below;

  • Competently use Test Equipment (DVM, Radiation meters and PAC tester)
  • To attend internal product training
  • Training to perform assembly tasks
  • To assist in the repair & maintenance of Security & Detection
  • Systems within Field Service
  • Training to wire electrical control cabinets
  • Training to understand GA drawings and Electrical documentation.
  • Attendance at college on a day-release basis leading to attainment of Engineering Technician Level 3 qualification
  • Working across all departments to achieve a complete understanding of the Service, Manufacturing / Engineering processes

Where you’ll work

Manchester Airport

Manchester

M90 1QX

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

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Training will take place both on-site at Manchester Airport and weekly day release at the Rochdale Training. Candidates need to ensure that they can attend both sites.
  • L3 Engineering technician Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths & English (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Candidates, needs to be able to obtain DBS clearance for Airport Airside access Candidates need to be 18 years old+ to meet H&S requirements to work on X-ray machines A clean, full UK driving license is required

About this company

Leidos is a leading partner to the UK government and the Scottish government as well as having key client partners in transportation and energy. Leidos employs 1,200 people across the UK supporting technology and business process transformation programmes for clients such as the Home Office, the Ministry of Defence, the Metropolitan Police Service and NATS. The success of this work in the UK and beyond shows that we are a trusted partner in the region and that our people can deliver innovative solutions to solve the most challenging problems.

https://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwlbu2BhA3EiwA3yXyu7tosDs6j (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company car - Year 2 of the Apprenticeship

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression offered to the right candidate. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Nathan Finn

nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631 417

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000273405.

Apply now

Closes in 4 days (Monday 23 September at 11:59pm)

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