Apprentice Mechanical Engineer- Wymondham

Summary

Are you ready to start your engineering career? At Johnson Controls, we're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as an Apprentice Mechanical Engineer- panel wirer. Our team focus on key projects for our Global Marine and Navy business unit. By joining Johnson Controls you will be joining a global leader in engineering.

Wage

£15,120 a year

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Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Your normal working hours are 38 hours per week Monday to Friday. Inclusive of a lunch break directed by your manager. Hours may vary depending on customer and team requirements.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 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

The apprenticeship would offer the opportunity to join the Production Systems team based in Wymondham, Norwich working alongside technicians and engineers who are leaders in their field
You will be assisting in manufacturing bespoke equipment for our clients. We deal with global clients in a variety of fields, such as oil and gas and wind farms
This role will see you gain skills in Mechanical engineering as well as Electrical exposure. Our production facility manufactures individual products for each client so no two days are the same
You will be trained to build products from a specific set of instructions and carry out testing while being supported by our engineers
The manufacturing facility will provide you with the opportunity to be mentored by a talented group of technical engineers who are proud to manufacture high quality bespoke equipment that is used across the globe
You will learn about bespoke hydraulic power generation and control safety systems, chemical injection/ dosing systems and fire suppression systems

Where you’ll work

Unit 404

Copper Smith Way

Wymondham

NR18 0WY

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

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

College or Training Organisation
West Suffolk College

Your Training Course
You will gain a level 3 Maintenance and Operations engineering technician qualification

Your Training Plan
You will have a day release to attend your college requirements

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Level 5)
Maths (grade Level 5)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

FULL UK Driving Licence (grade FULL)

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
Initiative

Other requirements

You will be required to attend college regularly as well as making your way to our Wymondham site so although a driving licence isn’t required, you’ll need to be able to get to both sites.

About this company

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our mission is to create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure. We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse range of projects and opportunities.

http://www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Competitive basic salary with fantastic additional earning potential and a Company Pension - Enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, uniform, personal protection equipment, and ongoing training.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company.

Many of our previous apprentices have become lead engineers and take control of their own team and projects.

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