Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

Based at the Ellesmere Port Stellantis Plant. You will play a part in producing multi-branded Electric Vans. You will be working on key projects and taking ownership for crucial work, whilst completing a full Engineering Qualification! You will learn key skills & experience a range of development opportunities to kick-start your career.

Annual wage

£15,756 a year

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Please note salary is currently under review for potential increase.

Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Mon-Thurs – 7:00-15:50 Fri – 7:00-11:00

37 hours 30 minutes 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

Engineers combine scientific and mathematical principles to plan, design and innovate a multitude of practical applications. You will be responsible for implementation and ongoing improvement of the Manufacturing Facility at Ellesmere Port, including new vehicle introductions.

Where you’ll work

North Road Industrial Estate

Ellesmere Port

South Wirral

CH65 1AL

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

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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

We have partnered with Cheshire South and West to offer a course which blends the best aspects of learning with work-based activity, with day release at college whilst learning real skills in the Workplace. Attendance at college will be 2-3 days per week in years 1 and 2, 1 day per week in years 3 and 4 along with monthly assessment visits to support the apprentice to compile the portfolio of evidence in years 3 and 4 resulting in a HNC and HND qualification being achieved. The degree element of this standard is delivered by Sheffield University, the delivery model is 3 weeks remote delivery followed by 1 week face to face with the option of additional weeks face to face as deemed necessary by the apprentice or employer.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
IT (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)
Other subject (grade C/4)
Science (grade C/4)

A Level in:

Maths (grade B/6)
Other subject (grade B/6)
Science (grade B/6)

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

Other requirements

The plant is not on a bus route, so you will require your own transport, when based at Plant. This is a Manufacturing/ Shop floor-based industry. Please ensure you have the essential qualifications before applying for this vacancy. Whilst this apprenticeship is degree level, you will begin your training at Level 4 standard and work up to Level 6 throughout the apprenticeship.

About this company

We are Stellantis, born in 2021 and created through the merger of Groupe PSA and FCA Group. Stellantis is a provider of distinctive, exciting and sustainable mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the diversity and passion of our 300,000 people all around the world and the rich portfolio of iconic automotive brands. Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Opel, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Vauxhall and Jeep are just a few of the well-known names that sit in the Stellantis family. Stellantis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity. Stellantis are also accredited with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, that recognises organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to the armed forces community.  We are re-introducing Higher and Degree Apprenticeships in 2023 at our Ellesmere Port site, building multi-brand Electric Vans. If you want to make an impact and launch a career in an automotive global leader, we want to hear from you!

Company benefits

Company Car Scheme Company Vacation Bonus Manufacturing Bonus

After this apprenticeship

Lead Engineer / Engineering Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Sophie Cain

sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292688.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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