Apprentice Mechanical Design Engineer
SURESPAN LTD
Walsall, WS9 8SP
Closes in 14 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 September 2024
Summary
Surespan Ltd is a specialist engineering company based in Walsall, WS2. We are global leaders in the design and manufacture of access solutions. We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual. If successful, you'll be playing a key role in learning how to design and troubleshoot systems used within our access products.
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Training course
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Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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Hours
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39 ½ hours a week
Monday-Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 7.30am - 3.30pm with a half hour dinner break each day.
40 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 14 October
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Duration
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3 Years 6 Months
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
- 3D Modelling (SolidWorks)
- Finite element and motion analysis
- Manual calculations
- Mechanical design
- Technical support
- Liaising with clients, installers and end users
Where you’ll work
Middlemore Lane
Walsall
WS9 8SP
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
CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Your training plan
Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade A*-C (4-9))
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
About this company
Surespan Ltd is a specialist engineering company based in Walsall, WS2. We are global leaders in the design and manufacture of access solutions.
After this apprenticeship
Opportunities to progress within the business to management level.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE
Clare McAuliffe
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000278119.
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Closes in 14 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
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