Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship - Prototype Mechanic – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to pursue practical work experience using world class technologies and processes, alongside academic learning. Your role can include early concept design and development engineering and preparation for vehicle launches. Including assembly, testing, validating and analysing performance of new vehicles and components.

Wage

£15,069 a year

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This will also attract a holiday premium. The salary increases on successful completion of each apprenticeship year, throughout the apprenticeship.

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.15pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 15 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

7

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

Learn basic engineering skills such as:

Machining
Fabricating sheet metal
Basic principles of electronic circuits and wiring
Work alongside skilled teams in a prototype testing environment, to enhance your on-the-job learning
You will regularly rotate within the engineering departments at our research and development centre

Where you’ll work

Arterial Road

Laindon

Essex

SS15 6EE

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

SKILLNET LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Basic Engineering skills for use in product design and development.

You will also study for a technical engineering qualification as a Product Design & Development Technician (Prototype Mechanic) Apprentice:

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Product Design and Development
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Together with successful completion with an End Point Assessment (EPA),
Block release at college to compliment engineering theory
The first 18 months of the apprenticeship will be held at CEME training centre in Rainham, Essex

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade C or 4 or above)
Mathematics (grade C/B or 5 or above)
Physics or Double Science (grade C or 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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
A conscientious approach
Resilience
Adaptability

Other requirements

The first 24 months of the apprenticeship will be held at our apprentice training centre at Dunton Campus, Laindon Essex. Consideration about your journey and required attendance each day, should be considered if you are unable to drive.

About this company

Ford Motor Company is a Global Automotive Industry Leader, designing, developing, manufacturing, and distributing cars globally. We’re working to revolutionise mobility; we are creating solutions to build a better world for everyone! To support our incredible plans for the future of mobility, our manufacturing facilities will be revolutionised! As we pivot towards a new range of exciting products, we are looking for individuals to join the Ford family; ready to support our exciting future!

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

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

Engineering Technician qualified status on successful completion of the apprenticeship in your chosen trade

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

Ford Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

fordapprenticeships@randstad.co.uk

03330 146299

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302868.

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Closes in 8 days (Monday 3 March)

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Company’s application instructions

Step 1: Online Application Main Details Education & Qualifications Trade Preferences Step 2: Multiple Choice & Virtual Interview Step 3: Psychometric Testing Step 4: Assessment Centre which inlcudes: Group Exercise, Interview, Practical Exercise (held after Assessment Centre) Step 4: Functional Skills – Maths, Numeracy and IT

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Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship - Prototype Mechanic

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