A career in Food Technology at Bakkavor means feeling a sense of pride in knowing that you have ensured the food on consumers’ plates is safe to eat.
You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves
You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards
This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality
By the end of your programme, you will be able to utilise your food science knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food products from factory to fork ensuring that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements
Training:
You will complete a Level 3 Food Technologist Qualification
This will be complemented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and soft skills training
Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets, we have set for you, you are guaranteed a role with us
Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few
Employer Description:We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious, We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London, and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.Working Hours :Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 17:00 (breaks to be confirmed)Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
A career in Food Technology at Bakkavor means feeling a sense of pride in knowing that you have ensured the food on consumers’ plates is safe to eat.
You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves
You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards
This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality
By the end of your programme, you will be able to utilise your food science knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food products from factory to fork ensuring that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements
Training:
You will complete a Level 3 Food Technologist Qualification
This will be complemented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and soft skills training
Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets, we have set for you, you are guaranteed a role with u
Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few
Employer Description:We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious, We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London, and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.Working Hours :Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 17:00 (breaks to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
A career in Food Technology at Bakkavor means feeling a sense of pride in knowing that you have ensured the food on consumers’ plates is safe to eat.
You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves.
You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards.
This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality.
By the end of your programme, you will be able to utilise your food science knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food products from factory to fork ensuring that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements.
Training:
You will complete a Level 3 Food Technologist Qualification.
This will be complemented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and soft skills training.
Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets, we have set for you, you are guaranteed a role with us.
Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few.
Employer Description:We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious, We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London, and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.Working Hours :Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 17:00 (breaks to be confirmed)Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
A career in Food Technology at Bakkavor means feeling a sense of pride in knowing that you have ensured the food on consumers’ plates is safe to eat.
You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves.
You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards.
This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality.
By the end of your programme, you will be able to utilise your food science knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food products from factory to fork ensuring that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements.
Training:
You will complete a Level 3 Food Technologist qualification
This will be complemented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and soft skills training
Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets, we have set for you, you are guaranteed a role with us.
Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few.
Employer Description:We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious, We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London, and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 (breaks to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
A career in Food Technology at Bakkavor means feeling a sense of pride in knowing that you have ensured the food on consumers’ plates is safe to eat.
You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves
You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards
This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality
By the end of your programme, you will be able to utilise your food science knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food products from factory to fork ensuring that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements
Training:
You will complete a Level 3 Food Technologist qualification
This will be complemented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and soft skills training
Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets, we have set for you, you are guaranteed a role with us.
Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few.
Employer Description:We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious, We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London, and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 (breaks to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
A career in Food Technology at Bakkavor means feeling a sense of pride in knowing that you have ensured the food on consumers’ plates is safe to eat.
Duties will include:
You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves
You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards
This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality
By the end of your programme, you will be able to utilise your food science knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food products from factory to fork ensuring that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements
Training:
You will complete a Level 3 Food Technologist Qualification
This will be complemented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and soft skills training
Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets, we have set for you, you are guaranteed a role with us
Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few
Employer Description:We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious, We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London, and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (breaks to be confirmed)Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
A career in Food Technology at Bakkavor means feeling a sense of pride in knowing that you have ensured the food on consumers’ plates is safe to eat.
You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves.
You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards.
This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality.
By the end of your programme, you will be able to utilise your food science knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food products from factory to fork ensuring that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements.
Training:
You will complete a Level 3 Food Technologist qualification
This will be complemented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and soft skills training
Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets, we have set for you, you are guaranteed a role with us.
Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few.
Employer Description:We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious, We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London, and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 (breaks to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
A career in Food Technology at Bakkavor means feeling a sense of pride in knowing that you have ensured the food on consumers’ plates is safe to eat.
You will be given the chance to work alongside many different departments to see how a kitchen concept is made ‘real’ and manage the process through to see a product hit the retailer shelves
You will learn about areas such as process design and food science in the context of food safety legislation and quality standards
This technical role focuses on the key business areas of food safety and product quality and will involve working alongside other departments to ensure that all manufacturing is done correctly, safely and to a high standard of quality
By the end of your programme, you will be able to utilise your food science knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food products from factory to fork ensuring that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements
Training:
You will complete a Level 3 Food Technologist Qualification
This will be complemented by internal training delivered by your site as well as team building and soft skills training
Training Outcome:
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets, we have set for you, you are guaranteed a role with us
Future career aspirations could include Senior Process Technologist, Quality Manager and Technical Manager to name a few
Employer Description:We're the biggest name you've never heard of! You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. As global leaders in the fresh prepared food industry, we create innovative products, including meals, soups, dips, salads, desserts, pizzas and bread for customers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose in the UK. We're ambitious, We're full of ideas and we're ready for more people who share our passion for quality food to join us. Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing international presence in the US and China. We are number one in the UK in the four product categories of meals, salads, desserts, and pizza & bread, providing high-quality, fresh, healthy, and convenient food. We have over 19,000 employees, our headquarters are in London, and we have 23 factories in the UK, 5 in the US and 9 in China.Working Hours :Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 17:00 (breaks to be confirmed)Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Order Management: Process and manage customer orders from receipt to dispatch, ensuring they are delivered on time, meet customer specifications, and stay within budget.
Customer & Department Liaison: Liaise with customers and factory departments on approvals, manufacturing, delivery, site work, and inspections.
Contract Documentation: Prepare and submit contract documentation (e.g., electrical schematics, manuals, risk assessments).
Contract Review: Review contract performance regularly to ensure deadlines and quality are met.
Progress Reporting: Provide feedback to the Team Manager on the progress of all contracts.
Work Progress Monitoring: Monitor work progress and report any issues or deviations for future bids.
Collaboration with Teams: Collaborate with tendering, production, and sales teams to manage contracts and meet customer requirements.
Training:During your apprenticeship, you will receive two types of training.
On-the-job training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, your employer. You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform your role. This will include skills and knowledge that are outside of the apprenticeship but necessary for the job. In addition to ‘on-the-job’ training, they will support you in other ways to ensure your success. Types of support will include:
A comprehensive induction.
Mentoring or regular one-to-one guidance.
Social enrichment and networking opportunities.
Performance reviews.
Mental health and wellbeing support.
Feedback opportunities.
Off-the-job training will be provided by a carefully selected training provider during your normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% of your working hours (approximately 6 hours per week) completing ‘off-the-job’ training. This is protected time and a requirement for apprenticeship delivery. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard, enabling you to achieve occupational competence.Training Outcome:After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to move into a permanent position.Your learning doesn't stop there! Learn everyday, to stop learning is to stop growing. We are genuinely curious, never done with learning. With Schneider, there is no such thing as knowing it all or having all the answers. We beleive in life-long learning.Every minute of the day brings a new chance to listen, open up our minds, and widen our horizons. We are never too experienced to learn.Employer Description:Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering everyone to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress with sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. As a global leader in industrial technology, Schneider provides integrated solutions that help businesses grow, using digital tools to improve efficiency and create value for our customers.
With over 150,000 employees and more than a million partners in over 100 countries, we stay close to our customers and communities. Schneider embraces diversity and inclusion, guided by our purpose of building a sustainable future for all.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, working hours to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Non judgemental....Read more...
Order Management: Process and manage customer orders from receipt to dispatch, ensuring they are delivered on time, meet customer specifications, and stay within budget
Customer & Department Liaison: Liaise with customers and factory departments on approvals, manufacturing, delivery, site work, and inspections
Electrical Design Creation: Create electrical designs, wiring diagrams, and work instructions for manufacturing
Contract Documentation: Prepare and provide necessary contract documents, such as wiring diagrams, user manuals, export documents, and risk assessments
Contract Review: Regularly review contracts to ensure performance targets are met
Contract Reporting: Report contract performance updates to the Team Manager
Training:Electro- Mechanical Engineer Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard:
During your apprenticeship, you will receive two types of training.
On-the-job training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, your employer.
You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform your role. This will include skills and knowledge that are outside of the apprenticeship but necessary for the job. In addition to ‘on-the-job’ training, they will support you in other ways to ensure your success.
Types of support will include:
A comprehensive induction
Mentoring or regular one-to-one guidance
Social enrichment and networking opportunities
Performance reviews
Mental health and wellbeing support
Feedback opportunities
Off-the-job training will be provided by a carefully selected training provider during your normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% of your working hours (approximately 6 hours per week) completing ‘off-the-job’ training.
This is protected time and a requirement for apprenticeship delivery. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard, enabling you to achieve occupational competence.Training Outcome:
After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to move into a permanent position
Your learning doesn't stop there! Learn everyday, to stop learning is to stop growing. We are genuinely curious, never done with learning with Schneider, there is no such thing as knowing it all or having all the answers. We beleive in life-long learning
Every minute of the day brings a new chance to listen, open up our minds, and widen our horizons. We are never too experienced to learn
Employer Description:Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering everyone to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress with sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. As a global leader in industrial technology, Schneider provides integrated solutions that help businesses grow, using digital tools to improve efficiency and create value for our customers.
With over 150,000 employees and more than a million partners in over 100 countries, we stay close to our customers and communities. Schneider embraces diversity and inclusion, guided by our purpose of building a sustainable future for all.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Non judgemental....Read more...
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised administrator to join our friendly, fast-paced office. You’ll play a key role in supporting our admin, sales, and management teams, balancing multiple tasks with strong attention to detail. This apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to grow within our company and we actively support our apprentices’ development, providing opportunities to take on more responsibility as they progress with a view to a permanent role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Key tasks will include:
General administrative duties
Answering the telephone - dealing with customer and supplier enquiries
General office admin tasks such as filing, photocopying, taking cheques to the bank etc.
Using Microsoft Packages, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
Inputting data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy
Processing sales orders and despatching goods using Sage 50
Booking carriers and transport on a daily basis
Entering quotes from the sales team onto the system and sending to customers
Creating, collating and distributing product labels and identification
General office housekeeping
Assisting all members of the team as and when required
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as may be reasonably assigned to you by your manager and as necessitated by your developing role within the organisation. Training:The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, which is equivalent to 2 A Levels - delivered on-line.
Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if equivalents are not already achieved
You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Training Outcome:
Progression to a permanent position upon completion of the Business Admin apprenticeship for the right applicant
Employer Description:THS continue to be one of the leading suppliers of industrial textiles. Formed in 1985 for the purpose of distributing a small selection of glass fibre cloths, the company grew to such a degree that in-house production of woven fabrics began at our Rochdale factory in 1996. Since then, we have pursued a policy of continual innovation and expansion which, eventually, necessitated a larger site. Thus, a new era began in early 2008 with a move to our modern, purpose built premises in Elland, West Yorkshire.
The company’s product portfolio has widened, from simple glass fibre fabrics, to a wide range of industrial textiles, not only glass based, but produced also from Silica, Ceramic, or Aramid fibres, with a greater emphasis now more than ever on a growing range of coated and treated fabrics.
By being able to offer a comprehensive range of high temperature materials, THS’ reputation continues to grow as a company that gives solutions to technical problems.
With our wide range of base fibres and finishes we can deal with temperature conditions from -60°C up to 1200°C, we are able to offer products for thermal protection, fire protection, welding protection, electronic, industrial composites, petrochemical, filtration, automotive and aerospace.Working Hours :Usual Hours - Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Friday - 9.00am - 3.30pm.
30 mins lunch.
There is some flexibility with these hours to suit transport etc.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
The broad purpose of a machine tool application engineer is to support new & existing Mazak customers in setting up, optimisation and operation of their CNC machine tool.
Supporting customers across all manufacturing sectors including, aerospace, defence, medical, oil & gas, energy, and high performance automotive.
As part of the role, machine tool application engineers will provide technical support & expertise for all areas of the engineering and manufacturing function.
This begins with presale support involving a comprehensive analysis of machine requirements and includes process definition and development, machine selection and time estimates.
Following the sale of a machine tool, support is provided, from onsite application support through to project management of a completely bespoke machining solution (including machine tool, automation, measurement solutions, CAD/CAM and process training).
In their daily work, a machine tool application engineer will liaise with customers via email, in person and telephone to provide technical support. They will also program, set up and operate various CNC machine tools including lathe, machining centre, 5 axes multitasking and laser technology. Another aspect of the role requires the engineer to deliver Mazatrol program training to new users in the Mazak training academy. They will also interact with various stakeholders, both internal & external suppliers. As a customer facing role, the application engineer works closely with the sales team to provide technical support, machine tool demonstrations and engineering solutions to customer requirements. Typically, reporting to the applications' manager, they should be able to work with minimal supervision.
Training:Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):
Duration is approximately 40–45 months.
Year 1 includes 29–42 weeks off-the-job training to cover practical and theory aspects.
Year 2 would include 1 day per week to complete the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge.
Years 3&4 will be based in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Machining Technician Level 3 qualification.
You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment.
Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.
There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on the programme.Training Outcome:
Specialisation in a core module.
HNC/Level 4 Apprenticeship recommendations are based upon college feedback and grades, general attitude, application, timekeeping, etc. Foundation Degree or Management Qualifications.
Team Leaders in Machining, SMD and Assembly.
Supervisors in Machining, SMD and Assembly.
Application Engineers.
Production Engineers.
European Engineering and Automated Solutions Engineers.
Quality Inspectors.
Service Engineers.
Employer Description:Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd is based at the European manufacturing plant in Worcester, which also houses the European Technology Centre (ETC) and gives customers direct access to support from the UK’s largest and most expert team of engineers, with vast experience in machine tool applications for almost every industry sector.
Our European Manufacturing Plant is not just a machine tool assembly plant. We pride ourselves in managing a complete operation. We machine our castings, we make our own spindles, our own turrets, our own tool magazines and our own sheet metal covers.
We’re committed to manufacturing in Europe and have continually invested in new machinery and equipment for the factory since its opening in 1987.Working Hours :Normal working hours will be from between 08:15 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, but can be adjusted starting as early as 07:45.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Demonstrate Practical ability,Hardworking,Self-motivated,Good time management,Work well under pressure....Read more...