Engineering Mechatronics Apprenticeship

DENLEY HYDRAULICS LTD

WEST YORKSHIRE, WF16 0NQ

Closes in 11 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 October 2024

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Summary

Denley Hydraulics are hiring two new engineering mechatronics apprentices, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced team that combines exceptional manufacturing capability with deep technical knowledge, providing reliable solutions for even the harshest of environments.

Annual wage
Competitive

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

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

  • Carry out control system Installation work, as required by the contact.
  • Build hydraulic & mechanical assembles from scratch from drawings and info provided.
  • Complete fault-finding actitives required during testing and commissioning works.
  • Carry out Acceptance Testing in line with FAT documentation for the projects.

Where you’ll work

SPEN VALE STREET

HECKMONDWIKE

WEST YORKSHIRE

WF16 0NQ

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

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

You will attend Kirklees College Engineering Centre throughout the duration of this apprenticeship.

YEAR 1 - Initial 36-week block in College three days a week to complete Level 2 Foundation Competence

YEAR 2 & 3 - Level 3 Development Knowledge one day a week over following two years

Year 3+ - Level 3 Development Competence evidenced and signed off by Trainer/Assessor in the workplace

The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations independent from the college.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C 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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this company

DHX is a leader in bespoke hydraulic solutions where precision, power and reliability are vital. Hydraulic systems deliver high power and fine control in a compact package. Technical solutions delivered by fluid power can be complex. At DHX they are designed and built by experienced engineers who intimately know how hydraulics behave. DHX brings decades of hydraulic design and build experience to your projects.

https://dhx.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment with Denley Hydraulics

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Mark

mcooney@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280888.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

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