Production and Electronic Assembly Apprentice

MARCO LTD

EDENBRIDGE, TN8 6HF

Closes in 22 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 October 2024

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Summary

MARCO Ltd, a globally recognized leader in automation and productivity-enhancing technology, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice to join our Production Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on role in a dynamic environment, with full training provided in the fields of both production and electronic assembly.

Annual wage
£16,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - 08.30-16.00 / half an hour lunch 13.00-13.30

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

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 a Production & Electronic Assembly Apprentice, you will:

  • Assemble, wire, and test both electro-mechanical and electronic equipment, including weighing indicators and related products.

  • Gain hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, soldering, wiring, and configuring products.

  • Work from engineering drawings and specifications to build and test various hardware.

  • Operate in a regulated environment adhering to the company’s quality standards.

  • Assist in fault finding and diagnosis during product testing and configuration.
  • Participate in the installation of wiring and network setups, and help set up static-sensitive equipment.

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols, reporting any unsafe conditions or equipment defects.

  • Work both independently and as part of a team, adapting to the changing needs of the company and customers.

  • Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and productive workspace.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 6

BLOCK 3

THE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ENTERP

EDENBRIDGE

TN8 6HF

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

SIGTA LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

    • Your training plan

    Day-release training will be over two years and delivered at SIGTA Eastbourne or Portslade (Brighton).

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English, Maths (grade 4/5 C and above)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Science, ICT (grade 4/5 C and 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
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long term commitment – there will be assignments and log book entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

    About this company

    MARCO Ltd are a global leader in automation and technology with a mission to revolutionise productivity across the fresh produce industry. MARCO Ltd, part of the renowned ATS Group, designs and manufactures cutting-edge hardware and software, transforming manufacturing and packaging operations in over 45 countries.

    After this apprenticeship

    To become a fully trained and qualified Production and Electronic Assembly Technician.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SIGTA LIMITED

    Jacquie

    jalstrom@sigta.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283753.

    Apply now

    Closes in 22 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)

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