Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprentice

Summary

SMW require a motivated ‘Apprentice CAD Technician. The role requires you to learn and support in the ’ delivery of overhead transmission line (OHL) CAD outputs, including the production of 2D & 3D CAD models & drawings, schedules and lists for the purposes of providing safe, clear and technically compliant visual instructions.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40 per hour

Training course

Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)

Hours

08:00 - 16:30 (Monday to Thursday) 08:00 - 15:30 (Friday) 195 Hours + 8 Bank Holidays

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

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

As part of this role you will undertake the following activities:

To support in the production of CAD outputs in line with statutory and industry specific standards and best practice guidance documentation.
Support the development of overhead line CAD drawings and construction solutions in line with CDM regulations.
Deliver detailed and accurate technical drawings to industry standards for the benefit of the customer
Use industry standard software, including 2D and 3D techniques based upon the output required.
Utilise technical notes, considering CDM and a customer’s technical knowledge and understanding.
Promote the sharing and development of knowledge for all team members

Where you’ll work

7 WILFORD IND EST

RUDDINGTON LANE

WILFORD

NOTTS

NG11 7EP

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

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-design-and-draughtsperson-v1-1

Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at The Highfield site and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and industry.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 9-4)

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
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace and college according to working hours. The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £5.28 per hour. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation

About this company

SMW AUTOBLOK Telbrook formed in 1993 are a UK leading design and manufacture workholding company providing innovative and bespoke precision fixtures to the aerospace industry and beyond. We specialise in the design and manufacture of fixtures to suit any workpiece which requires holding prior to machining. As of 2017 SMW AUTOBLOK Telbrook are part of the world-wide group of workholding companies owned by SMW AUTOBLOK, becoming the U.K’s sole provider of the full and extensive range of SMW AUTOBLOK workholding products.

Company benefits

Uniform provided

After this apprenticeship

What you’ll have achieved on successful completion of apprenticeship:

Formal Engineering Qualification (HNC/HND)
Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship

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