Engineering Apprentice

You will engage in full time study at college during your first year with the business and will complete projects during college holidays. From year 2, you will participate in part-time study for subsequent years of the apprenticeship to achieve a Technical Certificate; the Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship.

Subject to aspiration, performance and business need, you may have the opportunity to progress to HNC/D and potentially pursue a bachelor’s degree or other part-time further education after your apprenticeship.

From Year 2, 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 initiatives at Kohler Mira Participate in charity events

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 Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET) in your first year. From second year onwards, you will continue to study part-time Your apprenticeship will last for a minimum of 3 years, during which time you will rotate around the wide range of engineering teams across our business in Cheltenham Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught and will 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 You will join an ever-growing cohort of apprentices across the business and engineering function all focused on working towards similar goals We encourage and empower our apprentices to strive for achievement, with many of them winning awards at nationally recognised events, and recognition awards through their colleges

Training Outcome:

Subject to aspiration, performance and business need, you may have the opportunity to progress to HNC/D and potentially pursue a bachelor’s degree or other part-time further education after your apprenticeship

Employer Description:
In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada, and Recoup. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price. Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact talentacquisitionuk@kohler.com.

Working Hours :
Attendance at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET) in your first year. From second year onwards, you will continue to study at GET once a week, with remaining days spent onsite in Cheltenham.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative