Electro-Mechanical Engineer (Degree) Apprentice – J3414

As our apprentice, you will get hands-on experience & gain new skills & work alongside experienced staff. Our apprenticeships are designed to give you an insight into a wide variety of areas of work & the chance to explore where your skills & interests lie. Through a combination of on-the-job learning & practical skills development, you will work on real projects from day one. Not only will you gain valuable 'on the job' experience & work towards a L6 Degree Apprenticeship, but you will also earn a meaningful salary & be part of a supportive team.

System engineers at Xylem help solve industry's most complex water transport problems & are employed to support the sale & application of Xylem-manufactured products of which are predominantly associated with pumps. Being part of the system Engineering Team, our Apprentice will get involved with a number of areas related to hydrodynamics & fluid mechanics disciplines, to develop a broad understanding of water infrastructure systems & applications.

With training & support, you will learn to:

Perform the selection & specification of pump & mixing equipment to suit enquiry requirements, using, where necessary, internal (Company) & external computer application software Evaluate & advise on the specification of suitable electrical & mechanical ancillary equipment that may be required to complete a system package Perform system & pipework design calculations either manually or with the assistance of in-house computer application programs Perform pump station design & pump station sizing calculations Ensure that all design is in accordance with the client order specification & satisfies the company’s design procedures/standards, appropriate British & ISO standards & legislation relating to Health & Safety Perform mechanical/civil/electrical design calculations where appropriate & as required Meet with Customers at venues within the U.K. to provide Systems Engineering representation for initial proposal meetings, contract meetings, post contract meetings & any meetings arising from service or warranty issues Attend site, supporting a senior engineer, to undertake investigations of system, product or component problems & to co-ordinate rectification procedures & documentation, where appropriate. (Including confined space environments) Provide cover for the Systems Engineers during any period of absence Assist other Engineering Departmental personnel in resolving problems, & to assist with Product Range activities supporting specific Product Department Engineers Liaise directly with Xylem R&D in Sweden & other Xylem subsidiaries on system & product related matters Undertake, document & record all work in accordance with current Company Quality Procedures Liaise with all other Departments within the Company to promote an efficient service to the Customer at all times Carry out other duties & assist the other Departmental Managers as & when required, such that the Company operates in a smooth & efficient manner Carry out such other duties as may be required to assist the Engineering Contracts Department as a whole, to achieve its operational objectives Avoid disclosure of confidential information to other than Company personnel Support the Company in maintaining the highest possible standards of Health & Safety in the workplace in accordance with current legislation & any related policies stipulated by the company
 

Training:

Blended learning: combines remote online learning and face to face teaching delivered by block release in Nottingham at the Jubilee Campus.

The Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship is delivered by block release via blended learning, with each year further building on the apprentice’s knowledge and skills. The programme is typically delivered over five years, at which point successful apprentices will be awarded a BEng (Hons) Electro-mechanical Engineering Degree and progress onto a gateway review and end-point assessment to complete their Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship.

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

End Point Assessment Overview:

The final part of the apprenticeship is the end-point assessment. The end-point assessment requires apprentices to demonstrate that their learning can be applied in the real world. Apprentices undertake a knowledge test, submit a report on their work-based project and take part in a professional discussion assessment. 

Training Outcome:

You will gain an Electro-Mechanical degree apprenticeship, as well as completing your End-Point Assessment (and your Incorporated Engineer status).

After gaining your degree, Xylem will continue to be committed to your learning and development throughout your career with us.

Employer Description:
As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Agency (FJA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 37.25 hours per week (which would include the apprentice learning time). The hours are generally split evenly across the week, usually in a 9am-5pm pattern or similar, with a minimum 30-minute lunch break.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience