Ancillary Support Engineering Apprentice
GLENAIR UK LIMITED
Nottinghamshire (NG18 5BY)
Closes on Friday 13 June 2025
Posted on 7 April 2025
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Summary
The Ancillary Support Engineering Apprentice will receive comprehensive training and mentorship while assisting in the maintenance and support of both Mechanical and Electrical equipment in the Ancillary department, including crimp machines, etching machines, laser markers, cable cut equipment, and cable stripping machines.
- Wage
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£20,134.40 a year
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
Shifts to be confirmed
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 June 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Maintenance and Repair:
- Support senior engineers with routine maintenance on ancillary equipment
- Learn how to diagnose and assist in the repair of mechanical and electrical issues
- Participate in supervised disassembly and reassembly of machinery for fault identification
Technical Support and Learning:
- Provide basic technical support under guidance from experienced engineers
- Assist in the installation and setup of new machinery and equipment
- Engage in continuous learning to understand equipment functionality and maintenance practices
Skill Development and Problem Solving:
- Develop problem-solving skills by observing and assisting in troubleshooting
- Maintain learning logs and records of issues encountered to track progress
Engineering Support:
- Offer overall engineering support for the Ancillary department, assisting senior engineers to ensure machinery operates efficiently and effectively
- Work closely with other engineers and technicians to gain knowledge and learn best practices
Safety and Compliance:
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment
- Learn about the relevant standards and regulations to ensure all machinery and equipment comply
Where you’ll work
40 Lower Oakham Way
Oakham Business Park
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 5BY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Your training plan
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected to work towards the Maintenance and operations engineering technician level 3 apprenticeship standard.
As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment, you may be required to complete English and maths
Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion you will be awarded additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
- Science (grade 4/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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
You must be able to travel to Chesterfield College (S41 7NG) one day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship.
About this company
Glenair UK has provided interconnect innovation into the military aerospace sector for over 40 years. We have solutions waiting for you in stock and a team of industry leading product specialists dedicated to solving your interconnect design requirements.
https://www.glenair.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Pension plan - Healthcare scheme - 32 days annual leave (including statutory days) - Monthly bonus scheme - Long service awards - Apprentice Mentor for all apprentices
After this apprenticeship
- Potential for full time employment for the right candidate/ progression to a higher apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
John Sheldon
sheldonj@chesterfield.ac.uk
01246500681
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314142.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 13 June 2025
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