26-0020 Apprentice Technical Support Technician

Role & responsibilities:

Design Engineer Roles

Innovative and comprehensive design to improve manufacturing processes at our site in Hoyland Detail design support within project teams, ensuring aesthetic, robust, quality design solutions are achieved through utilisation of a wide range of materials and manufacturing methods Fully competent usage of the full range of tools incorporated within Pro Engineer 3D CAD package Support the manufacture of the company’s existing and new product range through generating effective engineering information / systems / manufacturing processes / BOM’s and system troubleshooting / diagnostic

Quality Control & Engineer Roles

To effectively and efficiently control and administer the company’s quality control systems in line with ISO9001, TUV and other company-defined standards Process all non-conformities through the internal / external quality note system, including identification of agreed preventative actions Provide and manage a framework for the Warranty Returns and Customer Complaints through the company’s 8D system Provide hands-on technical assistance for component field failures, ensuring parts are diagnostic / analysed and project managed through preventative design, supply or build action Conduct Supplier Evaluation Audits and development programs Responsible for establishing trends, corrective and preventative actions to support both Niftylift internal and external supply chain Development of robust machine testing procedures and inspection, including hands-on hot testing

Production Engineering

Support the manufacture of the company’s existing and new product range through generating effective engineering information/systems/manufacturing processes and facilities in accordance with Health and Safety legislation Help to implement a successful Lean Manufacturing culture, focusing on continual improvement and the elimination/reduction of all wastes by educating the business and removing non-value-added waste from the business processes Supporting the development of and integration of automated processes, through programming, system management and optimised workflow methods connected to Lean Manufacturing and Niftylift Workshop Standards

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role and the organisation’s overall business objectives. This may include the training and mentoring of colleagues.

Training:

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering and manufacturing support technician apprenticeship. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After that, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

Training Outcome:

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Employer Description:

Niftylift is one of the largest mobile elevating work platform* (MEWP) manufacturers in Europe and sells its market-leading products worldwide. We specialise in compact, low-weight articulating booms that offer maximum performance with minimal environmental impact.

We use advanced 3D-modelling software together with rigorous testing to optimise every aspect of our product design and to ensure that every Niftylift work platform delivers outstanding performance without compromising on functionality or reliability.

With years of experience designing machines for the rental industry, we understand the importance of reliability, ease of operation, minimal maintenance, and excellent after-sales support to our customers.

Through investment in staff, manufacturing equipment and technology, we maintain an ongoing commitment to our customers to consistently produce high-quality innovative products that meet or exceed their expectations.

* Also known as cherry pickers.

Working Hours :
You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times, including your shift pattern, will be determined by the employing company.

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