Level 3 Apprentice Engineering Technician

Summary

Are you practical, inquisitive and hands-on with a real curiosity about mechanical or electrical engineering? We’re looking for a practical and enthusiastic person who wants to start their career as an Engineering Technician whilst learning about the world of vacuum innovation technology. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

Annual wage: £17,000 a year
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Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.45pm and Friday, 8.00am - 12.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
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

You’ll apply the theory you learn at college to real-life engineering problems in the workplace and gain a nationally recognised qualification with excellent career prospects
Our apprentices support the development and testing of new and innovative designs and technologies for deployment in vacuum pumping systems
Apprentices are involved in building and stripping a range of vacuum pumps and test rigs
You’ll also learn about systemisation, configuration and wiring, along with preparing for and performing tests to a pre-defined test plan and reporting the results
From the very start you will be immersed in a world of real-world experience in our cutting-edge vacuum innovation team
You’ll be given all the support and training you need to equip you with world-class skills to be a successful engineering development technician

Where you’ll work

Innovation Drive

Burgess Hill

West Sussex

RH15 9TW

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

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Training will be delivered within the workplace to gain competency within the role in order to prepare you for End Point Assessment
An engineering assessor will be assigned to you by the training provider to guide you through building up a portfolio of evidence, with tasks set every 6 weeks
You will also attend online training which will be delivered one day per week to complete the knowledge ellement of the apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Science (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

Engineering (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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Edwards is part of Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique which is a global market leader in vacuum technology for industrial, pharmaceutical, chemical, scientific, glass coating and food packaging industries. We’re passionate about investing in our people and we ensure they have market leading skills. Our people love working here as we promote and encourage Curiosity, Collaboration and Commitment in everything we do.

https://www.edwardsvacuum.com/en-uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

· Annual bonus, health cash plan, competitive pension, ride-to-work scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. · A robust career development plan, including online learning modules and on the job technical training. · Mentoring programme.

After this apprenticeship

Engineering Development Technician

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