Engineering Apprentice Level 3

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a 4-year Apprenticeship, where you will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification with MARS. You will take part in fantastic training courses and team building events, whilst tackling real challenges and taking on real responsibility.

Annual wage

£20,000 a year

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Salary £20,000 rising on completion of each academic year + annual bonus + benefits

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday between 7am - 3pm (Year 1) year 2 and 3 hours will vary.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

3

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

You’ll need to be a great team player and communicator, with the motivation to get results and a positive mindset. As a Mars Apprentice you will gain a professional qualification, as well as on-the-job experience.

What would be your key responsibilities?

With strong mentorship and coaching from our experienced Technical Associates, you will be;

Learning how to maintain our plant.
Learning how to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical faults.
Learning how to repair our equipment.
Applying all relevant Mars quality and safety systems to ensure the safety of people and products is maintained.
Working across various areas in our factory, including Mechanical, Electrical and Utilities.

Where you’ll work

Mars Chocolate UK, Dundee Road

Slough

SL1 4LG

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

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus, completing the necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will be required to complete:

Work towards gaining a full Qualification.
Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours.
Standard and End Point Assessment.

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Math's (grade 5-9)
English (grade 4-9)
Science (grade 4-9)
Other (grade 4-9)
Other (grade 4-9)

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

Team working
Initiative
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical

Other requirements

Must be willing and able to travel to the Slough site and Uxbridge College.

About this company

Today, iconic products like M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, ORBIT®, EXTRA®, Skittles® and KIND® are enjoyed in more than 180 countries. For generations, you and your family — including the four-legged members — have loved our brands, products, and services. Our Associates are working to ensure that everything you know and love consistently evolves to deliver the best for your family.

https://careers.mars.com/uk/en (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the Engineering Apprenticeship you will have demonstrated leadership, and the ability to take ownership and accountability for equipment, carry out complex fault diagnosis and repairs and provide technical coaching to others.

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