Electro-Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

Cumbria, CA24 3HY

Closes in 8 days (Tuesday 31 December)

Posted on 27 November 2024


Summary

Our structured Engineering Apprentice Programme provides you with opportunities for both personal development and technical training to support your early career in the construction engineering industry

Annual wage
£23,000 a year

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Training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Hours
Apprenticeship duration is approximately 45 months + End Point Assessment of 4 months Monday to Friday; 8.00-16.00/8.30-16.30 or 8.00-17.00 (tbc)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 9 months

Positions available

4

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

  • Supporting the engineering and operational requirements of modern integrated process plant and services from design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation and maintenance to replacement, commissioning, and decommissioning of nuclear plant and supporting infrastructure
  • In your daily work, you will interact with many stakeholders in any engineering project, and may be a key figure in integrating with different teams.
  • Within our organisation you will interact with the engineering manager, engineering team members, technical specialists, laboratory and site-based technicians, senior managers, plus other internal teams such as, commercial, quality control, project management, construction management, health and safety, etc. You may also interact directly with external stakeholders such as the customer or client, as well as suppliers and service providers.

Where you’ll work

Robinson House

West Lakes Science Park

Mow Row

Cumbria

CA24 3HY

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

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Your training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
  • Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
  • Establish and report engineering design briefs.
  • Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
  • Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
  • Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
  • Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
  • Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
  • Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
  • Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
  • Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
  • Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
  • Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
  • Perform risk management for engineering activities.
  • Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
  • Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
  • Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
  • Establish and report engineering design briefs.
  • Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
  • Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
  • Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
  • Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
  • Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
  • Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
  • Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
  • Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
  • Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
  • Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
  • Perform risk management for engineering activities.
  • Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.

Your training plan

  • Training will take place at work and with the training provider
  • Blended learning; online learning (weekly) will be completed alongside practical learning at the college (monthly/quarterley) 
  • Travel costs will be provided

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

  • 3 x A-Level or equivalent. Maths or equivalent (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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Positive attitude
  • Contributes to team objectives

About this company

We deliver some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors of energy, water, nuclear, highways, rail and aviation for public and private customers. Working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through innovative and responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. Through their expertise, we harness innovative ideas and approaches that enable us to safely and responsibly design and deliver resilient infrastructure upon which we all rely. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

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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

As part of the team from day one, you will access structured training and practical experience to support our projects. We would proceed with a view for the right candidate to become a registered professional engineer after the completion of your apprenticeship, ready to map out your personal next steps towards a long and rewarding career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

recruitment.infrastructure@morgansindall.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289563.

Apply now

Closes in 8 days (Tuesday 31 December)

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