Engineering Technician Apprentice

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Saltburn-By-The-Sea, TS13 4UZ

Closes on Sunday 16 February

Posted on 9 January 2025

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Summary

You will work with scientists, technicians, and engineers from around the world as they continue to push back the barriers of science. Using Computer Aided Design (CAD), novel and technology-enabled processes and rapid manufacturing techniques, to contribute to the design and manufacture of mechanical parts and assemblies.

• Annual wage: £18,900 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Incremental salary, which increases each year of your apprenticeship

• Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, between 8.00am - 4.00pm.

  37 hours a week

• Possible start date:

  Monday 1 September

• Duration:

  4 years

• 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

• Complete a prescribed programme of training to be conducted within the Boulby Underground Laboratory
• Work under the guidance and support of your team
• Work safely and in line with established safety measures in the laboratory on a day-to-day basis
• Follow procedures and risk assessments with supervision
• As an STFC Apprentice you will communicate with staff across STFC and at all levels. You will work as part of a team as well as working on your own. You will also represent STFC through the contact you have with your training provider
• Attend appropriate additional training to support the role and service delivery   

Where you’ll work

Boulby Mine (Underground Laboratory)

Loftus

Saltburn-By-The-Sea

TS13 4UZ

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

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

• Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering – Product Design and Development Technician (Development Competence)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)  
• You will be required to attend East Durham College one day a week as required as part of your training; you must therefore be willing and able to travel independently. Excess travel costs will be covered

More training information

With training and support from experts in their fields, you’ll be enthusiastic about developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours, working towards completing your apprenticeship, gaining appropriate qualifications whilst making a real difference in your role.  
If working with innovative technologies on world-leading research isn’t enough, you will develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in an environment you won’t find anywhere else. 

Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have – and those you have yet to discover! 

We provide an opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion. You’ll have access to additional core skills development, access to a community of apprentices across the site, annual Apprentice awards evenings, a number of active sport and social groups across campus, and potential opportunities for overseas placements. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C or above)
• Maths (grade 4/C 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
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Other requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or over to comply with site health and Safety regulations

About this company

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

https://stfc.ukri.org/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, an outstanding index-linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours.

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

• Employees can access additional training including upskill apprenticeships

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295388.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 16 February

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Company’s application instructions

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.