Operations Department Apprentice

Summary

As part of the operations team to assist in the assembly and testing of our high-pressure pump units and in warehouse duties.

Annual wage

£12,147.20 a year

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Bonus scheme up to 10% of salary based upon achieving personal goals and company meeting OP goals

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8 am to 4.30 pm. 1 hour lunch.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

Duration

4 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

Assembly/testing of our high-pressure pump/motor units for a key OEM account
Assist with warehouse functions such as fulfilling customer orders, picking and packing
Assist with goods inwards function of receiving and checking products into our business system

Where you’ll work

1 FLEET BUSINESS PARK

SANDY LANE

CHURCH CROOKHAM

FLEET

GU52 8BF

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

FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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.
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

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4/C and 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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

• Failure to provide qualification/exam results may result in your application being rejected. • Ability to arrive on time at our facility each day so own transport may be required. • Practical subject achievements i.e metal working, use of hand tools etc. would be beneficial

About this company

Cat Pumps is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of high pressure pumps and pump systems. We have an unequalled reputation in the market for excellent quality, highly dependable products, long operating intervals between servicing and industry leading customer service.

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

After this apprenticeship

Responsible for assembly operations within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Business Services

business@farn-ct.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290771.

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Closes on Saturday 1 February

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