L3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

This role is for a dedicated and motivated Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice assisting with the setup, operation, and maintenance of machinery whilst studying for an Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician L3 Apprenticeship. A superb opportunity to gain valuable skills in engineering and manufacturing support.

Wage

£14,722.50 a year

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Annual

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts TBC.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 October

Duration

3 years 3 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

As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment, supporting the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of machinery and equipment. Under the guidance of experienced engineers and technicians, you will develop the technical skills necessary to contribute to the efficient production of high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

-Assist engineers and senior technicians in the installation, calibration, and maintenance of production equipment and machinery.

-Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues, ensuring minimal disruption to the manufacturing process.

-Support the routine inspection and testing of equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.

-Monitor and adjust machinery settings as needed to maintain production efficiency and quality.

-Support day-to-day operations in the production area by assisting in machine setup, material handling, and workflow optimization.

-Learn to interpret technical drawings.

Where you’ll work

Water Lane Industrial Estate

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Storrington

West Sussex

RH20 3EA

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

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician L3 Apprenticeship
On the job training and mentoring with experienced colleagues

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 9-4)
English (grade 9-4)

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

A problem-solving attitude
Attention to detail
Dexterity to operate tools
Reliability
Punctuality
Willingness to learn
Thirst for knowledge
Team Player
Collaborative nature
Technically minded
Quick to learn
Adaptable
Interested in engineering
Basic systems knowledge
Works effectively
Good communication
Proactive Attitude
Adept at learning new skills

Other requirements

This is a 39-month apprenticeship and applicants MUST BE free from full time education to be eligible to apply for it and have the minimum qualification level to apply for it Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK. Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer. Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study. Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship. Work will be onsite at the company’s premises in Storrington with one day per week at college at Chichester campus. Please note that public transport to the company address is limited so make sure you can travel to Storrington and Worthing. Please note that shortlisted applicants will only be contacted for interview once

About this company

Tesla Engineering Limited in the UK consists of a Magnet Division and a Gradient Division and is dedicated to the design, manufacture and support of resistive and superconducting electromagnets, gradient coils, composite materials, generator coils, motors and consultancy to the science, medicine and industrial markets.

After this apprenticeship

This training path provides a solid foundation for a career in a engineering, supporting customers in many industries, including the medical and nuclear industries.

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