Engineering Technician Apprentice

THURSTON ENGINEERING LTD

ESSEX, CM5 9RB

Closes in 31 days (Sunday 26 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 February 2024


Summary

A great opportunity to join the team and learn the day-to-day processes of a busy engineering workshop. Working alongside skilled engineers you will progress to be conversant with all processes and machinery. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to become a valuable player in this specialist world learning valuable skills.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Wage will depend on experience and age.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 March

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Some of the your duties, but not limited to are;

  • Learning and understanding the theory of engines.
  • How to operate the specialist day-to-day machinery used to repair and re-manufacture worn, damaged engines and components
  • Manufacture replacement parts.

Eventually you will learn to possess the ability to specialise in key areas such as; Crankshaft grinding, line boring, cylinder head re-conditioning, vertical boring and honing.

In addition to working to drawings and manufacturing tooling and components.

 

Where you’ll work

STONDON ROAD

ONGAR

ESSEX

CM5 9RB

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

HARLOW COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Harlow College offers 2 different routes through the Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard.

Qualifications achieved:

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Competence)
Level 2 Diploma in Mechatronics (Knowledge)
You will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Competence) - Mechatronics
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Machining/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Knowledge)

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-technician-v1-4

Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above)

NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in:

  • Engineering (grade Pass)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Enthusiasm/Motivation
  • High standards
  • Reliable
  • Good time management

Other requirements

Rural location and no public service. Own transport advisable.

About this company

Thurstons are a modern well-equipped company that still retains the old-fashioned principle of total dedication to clients’ needs in terms of both quality and workmanship and keeping to time schedules. After 75 years of trading, we believe we are capable of satisfying the most discerning customer.

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

After this apprenticeship

There is an opportunity for progression, further training and a permanent post on completion of this apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HARLOW COLLEGE

Kellie Tighe

ktighe@harlow-college.ac.uk

07377125961

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000232961.

Apply now

Closes in 31 days (Sunday 26 January at 11:59pm)

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