Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Whether you’re about to leave school/college, changing career, or are seeking an exciting alternative to university, this could be just the start you’re looking for – an Engineering Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in the Technology Department as part of the Engineering Technology Centre.

Annual wage

£18,900 a year

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Incremental salary, increases each year of the apprenticeship

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday (non-shift).

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

4

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

As an Engineering apprentice, you will undertake learning and development to become an accomplished Technician in one of two areas:

Electrical Engineering apprentice will gain practical experience in a unique scientific environment and help deliver complex technical solutions for a diverse range of scientific applications. Working with a highly trained team of electrical technicians and engineers to design, assemble, install and test specialist electrical equipment for UK and international research programmes. Providing frontline support to operational accelerators including fault finding, mandatory testing and planned maintenance.

Mechanical Engineering apprentices use novel and technology-enabled processes to contribute to the manufacture and integration of mechanical parts and assemblies. This supports a broad range of engineering requirements on both large and small precise sizes using Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) and conventional machining techniques. You will also support work in vacuum, gasses, cryogenics and mechanical design.

Where you’ll work

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Daresbury Laboratory

Warrington

WA4 4AD

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

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

To support your chosen discipline, you will undertake professional development and training as part of a cohort of Engineering Technician apprentices, you will study the practical elements of the course at Riverside College in Widnes and the theoretical elements at Cronton College also in Widnes completing a Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship.

More training information

In year 1 you will be full time at college.
In year 2 and 3 you will be on site at Daresbury Laboratory 4 days per week with the 5th day being spent at college.
There may also be an opportunity to undertake a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering during your 3rd and 4th year at Cronton College.
In your final (4th) year, you will also complete an End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment will include an observation, professional discussion and the production of a portfolio.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade evidence pass at 9-4 or A*-C)
Mathematics (grade evidence pass at 9-4 or A*-C)

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
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You will be required to attend Riverside College on a day release basis as part of your training; you must therefore be willing and able to travel independently. Excess travel costs will be covered. STFC are looking for candidates who have achieved or are predicted to achieve GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English.

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

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Engineering Technician - Mechatronic Pathway with the possible opportunity of a permanent position with STFC on successful completion of the Apprenticeship. Progression will be discussed on completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

apprenticerecruitment@ukri.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296529.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (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.

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