Apprentice Electronics Repair Technician

Summary

Who makes the digital signs that you have seen on buses? Hanover! Great opportunity to join an innovative company working in a high-tech environment. Hanover are proud to have a friendly open environment in their repairs department and are looking for a talented individual to join the team at an exciting time of growth and change.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Year 1 £18,000, Year 2 £20,000, year 3 £23,000

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday starting between 07:00- 07:30 and finishing between 15:30 – 16:00 (½ hour unpaid lunch)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 April

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

In this wide ranging apprenticeship, you will learn to:

Test, Diagnose and repair faults on electronic products to component level
Read circuit diagrams and assembly drawings
Learn hand soldering techniques and use of a rework station
Use electronic test equipment
Understand components, resistor colour codes and component polarities
Understand relevant procedures, standards, engineering and technical documentation

Where you’ll work

Southerham House

Southerham Lane

Lewes

East Sussex

BN8 6JN

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

SIGTA LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Your training plan

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved the following qualifications:

ST1395 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Technical Support Technician (Development Competence)

The final apprenticeship completion certificate will be issued on achievement of the above qualification and successful completion of end point assessment.

More training information

Day release training will be delivered by SIGTA at their centres in Portslade or Eastbourne – whichever is nearest to your home address

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade 4/5 C or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science, IT (grade 4/5 C 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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Good eyesight and dexterity

Other requirements

As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long term commitment – there will be assignments and log book entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications. We are advertising for 1 apprentice but if we can present 2 good candidates, Hanover will employ both.

About this company

Hanover say: We are a family-owned business, and our global headquarters, R&D and manufacturing facilities are based in the UK, with subsidiary offices in France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong and Australia. We have a second production facility in the US and representatives all over the world. Currently, we supply over 10,000 customers each year in over 80 countries. The security afforded by 39 years of industry experience, financial independence, and a continuous product development programme assures our customers of our dependability and stability.

After this apprenticeship

To become a fully trained and qualified Electronics Repair Technician with Hanover Displays

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