The role will offer experience, training and coaching within our lean manufacturing operation including:
Safety awareness#
Stock process and management
Assembly techniques
Machine operation
Soldering
Hand assembly
Using build sheets and work instructions
Working in a clean room environment
Test & inspection
Use of automated test equipment
Inspection and quality control
Taking and recording accurate measurements using various technical equipment
Mentoring and support by one of our most experienced 5 Star team members to ensure learning & career progression
Getting involved with our Continuous Improvement program to identify, develop and implement ideas and investments.
The aim is to provide the relevant experiential learning opportunities in a world-class manufacturing facility in addition to funding the college technical learning to develop the individual to pass their qualification and progress into a full-time position within our business.Training:Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship standard Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.Training Outcome:There is an opportunity of a full-time post upon completing the apprenticeship, and further opportunities to progress within the company and wider group. Alternatively, further apprenticeships are available.Employer Description:An established manufacturing company, based in East Staffordshire, with over 100 year’s expertise in the rail industry. Part of the Wabtec Corporation, one of the world’s leading suppliers of value-added, technology-based products and services for the rail industry.Working Hours :Mon – Fri: 7.30am – 4.00pm.Skills: Attention to detail,Communication skills,Initiative,Problem solving skills,Team working,Time-Management....Read more...
The apprenticeship will involve the day-to-day maintenance and repair of a range of properties. This can be routine maintenance through to emergency repairs using a wide range of trade skills.
You will work alongside other maintenance staff and skilled trades to complete the jobs. The apprenticeship will provide you with a great opportunity to learn and will give you valuable experience across a number of areas:
Identify risks and hazards and work to Health & Safety regulations
Complete maintenance and repairs using job sheets or job specifications
Use correct hand or power tools for the task
Clear away and dispose of waste safely
Use carpentry and joinery skills to compete minor repairs such as window and door frames
Painting and decorating a range of surfaces
Minor plastering repairs
Plumbing and drainage repairs, identify faults
Use a variety of materials for wall and floor tiling
Daily/weekly replenishment of the washroom/staff room consumables
Support the site manager to ensure that the school site and resources are safe, secure and well maintained
General porterage duties, including movement of furniture and equipment within the school, setting out tables and clearing away at lunch time
To be aware of and report any security risks to the Site Manager
To carry out other tasks as designated by the Site Manager and undergo training as required
Vehicle & fleet maintenance
Assist with community visits
Training:Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative standard.
This will be a blended delivery, a mixture of Microsoft Teams and face to face. All training will take place on site and within your working hours.
Ixion Holdings will complete functional skills where necessary and will ensure Health & Safety, British Values and Equality & Diversity is embedded throughout the course.Training Outcome:This role leads naturally into other fields such as facilities services, individual trades, building service engineer, facilities management and managing own school.Employer Description:Breakspeare is a forward thinking, active and popular special school with a diverse range of students. We have approximately 154 students on roll, aged between 2 and 19. All our students have Severe or Profound Learning Difficulties, in addition to which many have a complex medical, physical or sensory impairment; autism or speech, language and communication needs.
We are part of the successful Sunflower Federation, which was established in May 2017 and is formed of two schools, namely Breakspeare and Meadow Wood.
This is an exciting time to join us as we are expanding to meet the need for more special school places in Hertfordshire and are excited to have recently opened a new satellite unit in West Watford.
This post is based primarily at our Abbots Langley site, as the other two (Bushey & West Watford) have their own site mangers however some flexibility will be required especially to ensure complete coverage of the apprenticeship syllabus.
Planning permission has been granted for a brand-new school in Croxley Green which will replace the current Abbots Langley site. However, this is not anticipated to be ready until 2028 at the earliest.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm / 8am to 4pm.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
