Engineering Apprentice

During the apprenticeship, you will become proficient in reading and interpreting CAD drawings, planning your work with the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task. You will develop your problem-solving and fault diagnosis skills alongside following the high quality, health and safety standards in place.

Following the completion of the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship the successful candidate will provide the necessary technical expertise and support in relation to assembly of control system activities, whilst meeting agreed production quantity and quality targets in a safe manner.

Initially you will prepare and assemble components ie.,

Interpretation of diagrams Measuring, labelling, marking out panels, Drilling and fitting plates to wire control panels in our workshop

You will possess a positive attitude towards self development both practically and academically, ability to work within a small supportive team, be conscientious, with good timekeeping skills and have a desire to achieve high standards of customer satisfaction.

As the role progresses you will become involved in testing, use of power tools and have the opportunity to see the job through by assisting on customer sites around the UK, with installation and commissioning.

You will  be trained to read and interpret engineering data, worksheets and drawings in addition to working to documentation such as method statements, HS&E requirements to ensure safe systems of work.

Throughout your role, you will have interaction with all levels of staff from management, engineering, finance and admin to shop floor, allowing you to build your confidence and understanding in how a business operates.

Training:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-fitter-v1-3

Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at The Highfield site and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and industry.

Training Outcome:

Initially working as an apprentice learning the skills in our workshop and in College. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship there could be the opportunity to gain further qualifications, in a supportive environment.

The further qualifications are dependent upon the route both the candidate and the business see their career going.  Once the apprentice becomes experienced in the role, in addition to undertaking work in our workshop, they will have the opportunity to work alongside qualified engineers in onsite installation and commissioning.  Further career progression into hardware and software engineers could be a possibility, if so desired.

Employer Description:
Initially established in 2002, Actemium Automation Nottingham are a leading player within the engineering sector. Since 2015 we have been part of the VINCI Energies network of businesses, comprising of 20,000 engineers & technicians within 350 local business units across 40 countries worldwide. We support a number of leading blue-chip companies throughout the UK. Our range of services cover essential automation such as control panel design and construction, and we have formed strong partnerships with our customers, which include – Toyota, Rolls Royce, Nestle - in delivering products to market. Premised are based in Nottingham close to the M1 & East Midlands Airport.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week Mon-Thursday (07.00 - 15.30) with 30 minutes for lunch. Friday (07.00 - 12.30). Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience