Higher Apprentice - Manufacturing Technician (Level 4)

SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED

Goole, DN14 8GA

Closes on Sunday 5 January

Posted on 21 October 2024

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Summary

You will be part of a large team of electrical and mechanical technicians carrying out the final manufacturing stages on a variety of train and metro systems, such as the London Underground Piccadilly Line. This is the first Siemens Mobility rolling stock manufacturing facility in the UK, providing a great deal of growth and career opportunities.

Annual wage
£17,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 8 August

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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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

  • Work in a safe and effective manner to help build an amazing working environment
  • Becoming a Rolling Stock Manufacturing expert within our state of the art Assembly Facility, utilising the latest techniques and tools
  • Building the next generation of zero emission Metro and Commuter Rail trains in the heart of the East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Taking advantage of the opportunities available within a global company with over 300,000 employees

Where you’ll work

Siemens Mobility Limited

Tom Pudding Way

Goole

DN14 8GA

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

SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

    • Your training plan

    Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 Apprenticship Standard:

    The programme structure will be:

    • Day Release (in person) 
    • Whilst working towards a formal qualification you will also work as part of a team on real life projects within the workplace.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • 5X GCSE (Science and English Language) (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 5)
    • 3x subjects including maths and/or physics (grade C)

    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
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Siemens is a global innovator focusing on digitalization, electrification and automation for the process and manufacturing industries, and is a leader in power generation and distribution, intelligent infrastructure, and distributed energy systems.

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential to further progress in the suitable fields

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283339.

    Apply now

    Closes on Sunday 5 January

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