Material Engineer Apprenticeship - Level 6

Siemens Energy

Ulverston, LA12 9EE

Closes in 23 days (Friday 28 February)

Posted on 14 January 2025

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Summary

Develop your skills by working on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey. This will be a 5-year apprenticeship where you will be put onto the Level 6 Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship Standard with a Materials pathway at Blackpool and the Fylde College.

Wage
£15,000 a year

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The Salary is set at £15,000 per annum for the first year of the apprenticeship. It will then increase in the following years.

Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 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

  • During the Apprenticeship (1-5 years) College will be on a day release basis as required where you will study towards the Level 6 Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship Standard with a Materials pathway. Whilst in work you will sit within the Product Development Department and interact with all the relevant interfacing departments to gain all the specific skills and knowledge that you and our business needs.
  • Your final apprentice year will be the completion of the Level 6 degree including End Point Assessment (EPA) focusing on the completion of your dissertation, both at work and the college.
  • You will gain understanding of the principles, processing and testing of materials for use in Subsea Connectors and associated products.
  • Have the chance to work in a variety of departments and develop skills in manufacturing, testing, analysing, process and product fault diagnosis, and development.
  • Develop your planning, delivery, and quality skills by working alongside skilled professionals.
  • You will work with the relevant industry standards and specifications and ensure conformity. 

Where you’ll work

Low Mill Business Park

Ulverston

LA12 9EE

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

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
  • Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
  • Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
  • Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
  • Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
  • Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
  • Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
  • Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
  • Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
  • Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
  • Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

  • This will be a 5-year apprenticeship where you will be put onto the Level 6 Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship Standard with a Materials pathway at Blackpool and the Fylde College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Any Subject (grade 4)
  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
  • Science (grade 4)

GCSE in:

  • Any Subject (grade 4)

A Level in:

  • Maths (grade D)
  • Science (grade D)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

Who is Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 99,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

https://www.siemens-energy.com/uk/en.html (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • When you have finished your Apprenticeship, you will be well placed to move to a number of different administrative support roles at Siemens Energy
  • These could include supporting on projects, assisting senior leaders and contributing to the success of training and development functions

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296239.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 28 February)

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Company’s application instructions

Please apply directly on the Siemens Energy website, through the link provided. Our Talent Acquisition Team will review your CV and if selected, you will be asked to complete a series of online tests that measure aspects of your skillset and personality. If you progress through this stage, you will be invited to an assessment centre for the final parts of the process.