Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship - Mechatronics

Year 1 of the apprenticeship:

5 days off the job training at a specialist Training Provider (College) - learning both practical and theoretical skills in engineering

Year 2 until the completion of the apprenticeship:

4 days on the job training based at the Unipres plant followed by continued studies 1 day a week with a specialist Training Provider (College)

The two available departments for the Mechatronics pathway are as follows:

Assembly Maintenance:

Fixing, maintaining and installing the robot cells used to assemble / weld metal parts to produce a finished product. Maintaining facilities within that area - both electrical/mechanically biased

Press Maintenance:

Fixing and maintaining the different types of press machines used to stamp metal components and other machinery in the department - both electrical/mechanically biased Once you are located within your allocated department you are classed as multi-skilled

What can we offer you?

Annual holiday entitlement of 26 days and 8 Bank Holiday (company shut down in summer and Christmas) SMART working – ability to work from home 2 days per week and adjust start time +/- 2 hours - following successful probationary period Free onsite car park Free electric car charging points on site Car lease scheme Accident repair technician, Level 3 (A level)
Pension (GPP) 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer
Life Assurance 4x pensionable pay (after 1 years service for GPP members) Private healthcare On-site occupational health support Company sick pay Enhanced paternity leave Enhanced maternity leave Cycle to work scheme Profit share Sports and social club Long service awards Monthly prize draw On - site canteen

Training:

Training and qualification levels:

The successful candidates will gain a full Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Standard - pathway Mechatronics Maintenance. You will work in either the Assembly or Press Shop Maintenance Departments, alongside other talented Technicians.

The qualifications the apprentice will receive are as follows:

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) Level 2 Award Foundation Phase Gateway Assessment Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Mechatronics Maintenance

Training Outcome:
Apprentices can progress into full-time work with opportunities to progress through the ranks Option to progress education further by completing a HNC Level of study. (Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 4)

Employer Description:
Unipres UK Ltd is a first tier supplier and manufactures steel car components for Nissan, Renault and Honda. Our plant is based in Sunderland and has been established for over 30 years. We are a global company powered by local people – focused on achieving product excellence, committed to developing our skilled workforce and dedicated to driving forward innovation across our industry. We currently have around 1000 people employed at Unipres (UK).

Working Hours :
Year 1: College - 08:30 - 15:30 (Transport provided from Unipres Sunderland throughout year 1 to College) Years 2 - 4: Unipres plant 4 days a week - 06:45 - 15:03 Shifts dependent on age and department College day release - 09:00 - 16:00

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Time Management,Work under own initiative,Prioritise workload