L3 Engineering Apprentice

You will engage in full time study at college during your first year with the business and complete projects during holidays. From year 2, you will participate in part time study for subsequent years of the apprenticeship to achieve Technical Certificate in a Level 3 apprenticeship standard. Subject to aspiration, performance and business requirements, you may progress onto HNC/D and will have the opportunity to apply for a bachelor’s degree post-apprenticeship or continue alternative studies in further education on a part-time basis. Once you’re in the business full-time, you will undertake a series of objective training placements in different departments working on initial design all the way through to manufacture and distribution.

These may include:

Product Design - Combining knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create innovative new products Experimental Prototyping – Create prototype parts using cutting-edge additive manufacturing equipment and CNC machines Research and Development Lab –Rigorous development testing of new and existing products to British and International standards New Product Integration – Design and implementation of new production lines and specification of automated machinery Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering – Front-line problem-solving and improvement projects in the manufacturing area Electronics – Hardware and software design, development, and testing for new and existing products

Where applicable, you may also experience business functions outside of Engineering, such as Finance, Customer Service and Sales to gain a full understanding of our business.

Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one-to-ones with your manager will be in place. You will also be able to access, and utilise, our comprehensive Associate training courses and materials. This will support you to regularly review your strengths and areas for development, and for two-way feedback.

As an apprentice, you will also:

Support and be a part of the Kohler Mira Apprentice Community Support STEAM at Kohler Mira Participate in Charity events And more!

Training:
You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of either mechanical or electrical engineering or a combination of the two, primarily through training at GET College in your first year, and through onsite placements. From second year onwards, you will continue to study part-time. This involves 1 day a week at college and the rest of the week on-site in Cheltenham Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught, and put into practice a range of engineering skills. You will be supported by a dedicated apprentice manager who will oversee your development, college progress, and ensure you are working on value-add business projects

Training Outcome:
Possibility of extending apprenticeship contract to incorporate a HNC/D based on performance 92% of apprentices are offered a permanent job role Possibility of progressing on to funded further education e.g. a degree once in role based on performance and approval from department lead

Employer Description:
Founded in 1921, we created the world’s first thermostatic shower valve and we have been leading the way ever since. Over the past 100 years, the business has grown exponentially. Kohler Mira is made up of 3 leading brands and employs over 700 associates. Part of Kohler Co., we are also part of a much larger family of over 30,000 associates across 6 continents. A lot has changed since 1921, but our dedication to design, innovation and commitment to our people, remains the same. Located across three sites in Cheltenham (HQ), Worcester and Hull, the company exists to be on the leading-edge of design and innovation. We have won 21 design awards in the last 10 years – most recently for our Push Button Mixer Shower range. In 2017, Kohler Mira also won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for our Mira Flight Safe anti-slip shower tray.  Corporate social responsibility is not an afterthought in this business. Recognising our impact on local communities, Kohler Mira work under the Kohler Co. framework with a focus on Better Lives, Better Communities & Better Planet – delivered through a focus on health and wellbeing, supporting local communities and reducing our carbon footprint whilst also creating environmentally focused products & services. Here at Kohler Mira our strong focus on early careers and development allows for an enriched internship programme which enables you to bring theory learnt from your studies to fruition during a plethora of projects.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4pm Friday 7.30am-12pm. Times may vary but it is always a shorter day on a Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Strong work ethic