Assembly Operator Apprenticeship

Summary

Working within a team to assemble our vehicles, you will work towards achieving Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering qualification as part of the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. You will gain hands-on experience, including frame assembly, piping and wiring, chassis and cab assembly, and vehicle finish on the assembly-line.

Annual wage: £18,475 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7.20am - 4.10pm and Friday. 7.20am - 2.20pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 12

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

Leyland Trucks operates from one of Europe’s most advanced truck assembly facilities, the Leyland Assembly Plant
You will gain first-hand knowledge of how our trucks are assembled through the use of just-in-time manufacturing methods, correct tool usage and electronic work instructions
You will gain hands-on experience and an insight into areas including frame assembly, piping and wiring, chassis and cab assembly, and vehicle finish

Where you’ll work

Croston Road

Farington Moss

Leyland

PR26 6LZ

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

PRESTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

You will achieve Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering qualification as part of the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard
You will attend Preston College on a block release basis to complete the above qualifications
The training will be on a 12 - 15-week block release basis, one term attended each year

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

Leyland Trucks is the UK’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturing business, producing full range of multi award-winning DAF trucks – the XG+, XG, XF, XD and XB. The DAF XB is also designed by a team of expert engineers at Leyland Trucks. The impressive range of vehicles ensures DAF has reigned as the UK market leader for almost 30 years. DAF and Leyland Trucks are at the forefront of technology – driving forward electrification, autonomous vehicles and cutting edge technology. Leyland Trucks is owned by American company PACCAR, offering global opportunities in a world-class technology business.

https://www.leylandtrucksltd.co.uk/en-gb (opens in new tab)

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

With a keen, demonstrable interest in automotive, manufacturing or engineering, you will be eager to learn and be able to adapt to a changing environment. With the ability to use your own initiative, you will take co-responsibility for your development within the business and help shape your future career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEYLAND TRUCKS LTD

Ellie Coxhead

ellie.coxhead@leyland-trucks.co.uk

01772625716

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297348.

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Closes on Sunday 2 March

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