Apprentice Engineering Technician

Must have the ability to work in close contact with a workshop technician or member of the team. Must have their own form of transport or means to get to the premises for 7am each morning, through till 4pm and 12 noon on Fridays.  Overalls and other PPE will be provided, safety boots need to be worn at all times, and allowance will be provided for boots/shoes. Has to be physically fit and able, the role will involve some lifting and carrying, some bench work, fetching from, and placing components on a Mezzanine floor.  Ideally the apprentice will have some hand tools, if not we can arrange a scheme for some basic equipment.

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):

Duration approximately 18 months, Block release training  which includes 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects working to complete the following qualifications: EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) 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 programme.

Training Outcome:
There are avenues to develop in to design, R&D, operations and project management.

Employer Description:
A manufacturing company based in Cropthorne, in business for 20 years that supplies large props, show scenic and show mechanical equipment to the major theme parks in the UK, Europe and occasionally the US.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 07.00am -16:00pm and Friday 07.00am -12:00 noon, including a paid 15 min midmorning break and ½ hour unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness,Hands on skills