Multi Skilled Engineering Technician Apprentice Level 4

Summary

At PCE we recognise the importance of training and development. As an Apprentice, you will learn and develop a broad range of skills to become a Multi-Skilled Technician in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. We offer a bespoke training programme within the business. Our highly experienced team provide mentoring support to develop your skills.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours: 07:30 - 16:00, Monday - Thursday. 07:30 - 15:00, Friday. 30 minute lunch break and two 15 minute breaks per day.
39 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

Mechanical fitting and assembly
Electrical Assembly including Panel building
Machinery alignment and commissioning for customer acceptance tets
Machinery installation and commissioning at customer’s site
2D and 3D CAD to produce designs, drawings and models
Modifying systems through electrical, mechanical or software to enhance performance
Perform testing of electrical and pneumatic control circuits.

Where you’ll work

Ellough Road

Beccles

NR34 7TE

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 COAST COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

During the first three years you will complete a Level 4 (HNC/D) Higher Level Certificate/Diploma in General Engineering.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science or Electrical / Electronic based subject (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
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
'Can Do' attitude
Target focused and decisive
Focus on personal development
Curious and creative

About this company

For more than 60 years, we’ve been at the forefront of UK automation and manufacturing, harnessing cutting-edge technology to create bespoke solutions to global manufacturing challenges. Our team are leaders in their field, with a reputation for innovative thinking and top quality. Together, PCE’s expert engineers, technicians and programmers harness cutting-edge technology to create exceptional ‘turnkey’ systems which assemble, test, pack and deliver innovative, future-facing products to world-class standards.

https://pceautomation.co.uk/en_gb/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Electrical / Mechanical Assembly Technician
Commissioning / Service Technician
Product Design Engineer
Project Manager
Further Education including HNC / HND / Degree progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

P C E AUTOMATION LTD

Madeleine Dean

m.dean@pceautomation.co.uk

01502713287

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303315.

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Closes on Monday 31 March 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Following the formal application process via the link, all applications will be reviewed and then shortlisted. Once shortlisted, a number of applicants will be progressed to face-to-face interview stage. If successful following the face-to-face interview stage, applicants will be invited to a Skills Test to demonstrate their skill set.

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