Apprentice Digital Design Technician (Ports & Harbours/Maritime)

FAIRHURST GROUP LLP

Newcastle, NE4 6DB

Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 14 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 December 2024


Summary

This is an opportunity to join Fairhurst. You will be part of the design team, responsible for producing CAD drawings / Revit Models in 2D and 3D working alongside civil and structural engineers. For the right person, there is the opportunity to develop skills in design and drawing techniques within a fast-paced, busy workplace.

Annual wage
£16,770 a year

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Training course
Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, flexi hours from 7.30am - 9.30am start, minimum of 7.5 hours per day.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

Duration

2 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

Day to day tasks would include :-

  • Using CAD software to prepare engineering drawings in 2D and prepare Revit models / drawings in 3D
  • Communicating these drawings with colleagues, customers and clients
  • Attending site visits as and when required
  • Attending site meetings, as and when required
  • Building knowledge and understanding of the product
  • Learning how to use the software and applying this to project related tasks

Where you’ll work

1 Arngrove Court,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Newcastle

NE4 6DB

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

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

Your training course

Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

  • The course is delivered remotely via Teams, face to face and some of the examinations would take place at our training centre in Barnsley.
  • The vast majority of the course is delivered in the workplace or remotely.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Mathematics (grade 4 or above)
  • Science (grade 4 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills

Other requirements

The role of a digital engineering apprentice could be the first step into a varied and exciting career! You will need to have an interest in engineering and design, alongside the ability to manage your time well and work to strict deadlines. The role is mainly office-based, but there will also be opportunities to visit different sites, where you will be able to see what you have designed come to life. You will need to be aware of, and work to different industry standards. A mentor will work alongside you to support your development during the apprenticeship but you will also need to take responsibility for managing your own workload and show initiative.

About this company

Fairhurst is a Limited Liability Partnership where the Partners are practising engineers. Each Partner holds complete responsibility for all projects under their care and personally directs teams of chartered engineers, specialists, engineers, graduates and technicians. This personal involvement and our ability to quickly respond to client needs is what sets Fairhurst apart. We are a multi-disciplinary organisation, working on a wide variety of interesting projects in the following sectors: Leisure, Retail, Residential, Ports & Harbours, Industrial, Healthcare etc.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work as a qualified digital engineering technician, which in turn can lead on to chartered technician EngTech with the Institute of Civil Engineers and other senior level roles within the organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

Will

Will.mackintosh@t3-training.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292479.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 14 January at 11:59pm)

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