Apprentice Composite Repair Technician

HUDSON BOAT WORKS UK LIMITED

READING, RG6 1AZ

Closes in 16 days (Monday 21 October)

Posted on 2 October 2024

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Summary

You will be able to assist in the day today operations of a world leading carbon fibre rowing boat service centre, with a wide range of tasks.

Annual wage
£18,500 a year

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 October

Duration

3 Years

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

  • We are looking for an apprentice to learn specialist skills in composite repairs and carbon component production with opportunities for paint spraying in the future
  • A successful candidate will need to possess a high attention for detail and be open to learning new skills. Learning soft skills to be part of a small team of skilled composite technicians, capable of self-directed work and individual accountability
  • There will be other duties involved, for example, fulfilling parts orders or loading boats onto transport

Where you’ll work

UNIT 43

SUTTONS BUSINESS PARK SUTTON

EARLEY

READING

RG6 1AZ

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

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

    • Your training plan

    Qualifications included:

    • Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
    • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
    • Development Competence qualification (workplace)
    • Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required)
    • Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
    • End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
    • College depends where you are located

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*)

    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
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness
    • Time Management
    • Positive attitude
    • Honest working

    Other requirements

    Attention to details is necessary and willingness to become a valued member of the #Shark team. College possibly in Bicester dependent upon location off applicant.

    About this company

    HUDSON is a high-tech manufacturer of Olympic Class composite rowing boats, having won 85 medals at World Championships and Olympic Games and are widely considered one of the top three brands in the world of rowing. HUDSON Boat Works UK is the market leader for Rowing boat service and repair.

    http://www.hudsonboatworks.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • To become a fully skilled repairer and paint sprayer. Further skills like trailer driving or organisational responsibilities could be made after the right development.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

    Sally Parr

    s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org

    07879 128768

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279856.

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    Closes in 16 days (Monday 21 October)

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