Test Rig Maintenance Apprentice
Collins Aerospace
Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH
Closes on Sunday 2 February
Posted on 12 December 2024
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Summary
Collins Aerospace, a home of Actuation Systems that are leading experts in fly-by-wire, hydraulics and electro-hydraulic actuation design are looking to take on a Test Rig Maintenance Apprentice. You will work on state-of-the-art technology to deliver high value manufacturing expertise to our global customers.
- Annual wage
- £15,500 a year
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:45pm
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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 to recruit a high calibre apprentice who can support our Works Engineering Department (WED) with fault-finding, repair, service and maintenance of the many on-site test rigs. You will be part of our WED Community and be assigned a Mentor, who will support and guide you throughout your career with us.
An Apprentice within the Collins business leads from the front, living and driving our core values of Engaged, Empowered and Accountable - always.
You will be accountable for test rig availability to production ensuring that the needs of the business and our diverse customer base are met across key facets such as Schedule, Repair Cost and Quality, Reliability to name but a few.
Day to day tasks include:
- Understanding of ION Exchange Systems
- Understand engineering schematics and technical documentation
- Be able to understand pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical drawings and systems
- Carry out system diagnosis
- Carry out repairs and modifications
- Capable of performing a multi-skilled role when required
- Apply the most safe, efficient and effective methods available to keep key machinery available for production
- Liaise with external service and parts providers
- Assist in Root Cause Analysis of breakdowns and identify improvement opportunities
Where you’ll work
Stafford Road
Fordhouses
Wolverhampton
WV10 7EH
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
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
This is a three year Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, Mechatronics pathway, with the first year being full time at the training provider, In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ. Please ensure you are able to travel to this address as well as to the company address.
The mandatory qualifications will include:
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
- Mechatronics and a Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths, English, Science (grade 9-5)
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Enthusiast to learn new skills
- Builds rapport with people
- Have a passion for engineering
- Proactive self starter
Other requirements
If you are successful at first stage interview, you will be required to attend an assessment day at In-Comm, this will take place during Easter holidays.
About this company
In the United Kingdom, Collins Aerospace designs, develops, manufactures and supports a comprehensive range of solutions for ministries of defence, integrators, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business-jet operators and many other customers worldwide. We help make military missions more effective, pilots more aware and flights safer and more enjoyable. We are strongly committed to investing in the UK, where Collins Aerospace provides a workforce that adds value to the UK economy and supports the extended supply chain. We create our own intellectual property and contribute to the exportation of aerospace and defence products and systems outside Europe. Through our collaboration with the European aerospace and defense industrial base, including small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-caps, Collins Aerospace in the UK brings affordable and disruptive technologies and capabilities to the collective development, competitiveness and security interests of Europe. World-class facilities combine with a dedicated and talented workforce from across the UK to create a single-minded commitment: redefining aerospace in ways that expand what our customers can achieve.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of your apprenticeship your career will begin with the role you are trained for. Your career will then be driven by your personal ambition and drive and fully supported by the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Melanie Crutchley (In-Comm)
melaniec@in-comm.co.uk
01922 457686
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291673.
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Closes on Sunday 2 February
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