Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships normally last 4 yrs during which time you will attend our NWTC Training Centre on block release followed by day release for training and further eductaion. The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer, training in Engineering.

Wage

£14,722.50 a year

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Annual review and increment during your apprenticeship.

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm 37.5 hours per week in the first year rising to 40 hours per week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 16 September

Duration

4 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

Carrying out checks and maintenance as outlined within the PPM (Planned, Preventative Maintenance) scheme
Fault diagnosis and repair on engineering systems
Use internal PC based system to ensure faults and repairs are logged, and then detailed descriptions are added upon completion of the required work
Work to understand and implement Business Improvement Techniques
Work cohesively with the engineering team.
Providing predictive, preventative & corrective support & maintenance for production equipment.
Carry out reasonable instructions from Lead Engineers or Senior Managers.
Involvement in multi-skilling (cross discipline) duties as appropriate.
Ensure all Health, Safety & environmental standards are maintained and that you show due diligence at all times.
Comply with all Company policies & procedures e.g. health & safety, training & development, quality, disciplinary, grievance, sickness & absence.
Preserve and promote at all times the Company's good name and reputation, conducting internal & external relations with honesty and integrity and encourage the development of an appropriate culture that will deliver results and manage changes in line with Company and business areas objectives.

Where you’ll work

Unit C

Skyline Drive

Omega Site

Warrington

WA5 3TP

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

NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Level III in Engineering Technician Mechatronics at North West Training Council, Liverpool
Block release for 42 weeks, remainder spent with employer.
A Technical training assessor will support you throughout your apprenticeship
NWTC in Liverpool will deliver your training and monitor your Apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you achieve the standards required including, core skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours in preparation for gateway / End Point Assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Science (grade C/4 or above)

GCSE in:

2 Additional (grade 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness
Hands-on approach
Tenacious
Enthusiastic & Trustworthy
Practically minded
Good work ethic
wilingness to to learn & adapt
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent Technical Aptitude
Access to own transport
Ability to prioritise tasks
Physical work - Industrial Env
Strong focus on wkg safely.
Positive 'can do' attitude.
Hobby/interest - mech devices.

Other requirements

Ensure all Health, Safety & Environmental standards are maintained, and that due diligence is shown at all times.

About this company

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE OPmobility's operational excellence is recognized by customers thanks to the high standards applied in its 150 plants in 28 countries. The Company's operational excellence has been further enhanced by two levers: the increasing digitalization of production tools, to enhance plant efficiency and reduce environmental impact. From operators to plant managers, the teams on site are reinventing the digital plant of the future every day, always with pragmatism and in line with Plastic Omnium's culture. OMEGA: launched in the first half of 2020, this is an international transformation project led to improve working processes to make even greater gains in agility and competitiveness. Contributions to the ultimate objective will come from several areas: digitalization, data management, collaborative and industrial processes. OMEGA is a cross-functional project managed by a dedicated multidisciplinary team and involving all the Group’s businesses.

http://www.opmobility.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Level IV - HNC

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