Apprentice Mechanical, Electrical and Quality Engineer

The Maintenance Craft apprenticeship will include activities such as;

Machine and equipment maintenance. Fault finding and diagnostics. Using preventative maintenance systems. Restoring components undertaking repair. Replacement and servicing.

Quality bias for the apprenticeship will include activities such as;

Support commissioning new measurement equipment. Measurement of Internal and external purchased components using laboratory equipment. Support the development of test methods and continuous improvement opportunities. Produce measurement reports for components measured. Assist with quality investigations, providing measuring support. Be able to work within a team to ensure tasks are in line with targets.

Training:

Training will take place at Waterside Training, Pocket Nook Street, WA9 1TW.

Your first year involves full-time attendance at Waterside (Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM), plus a 37.5-hour work week at the Ford plant, with on-site attendance required during specific term times.

Training Outcome:

The business invests significantly in its apprentice program. Given the level of investment, it goes without saying that individuals who successfully complete the high-quality apprenticeship are offered permanent positions.

Ford Halewood supports the onward development and growth of all personnel and has a track record of promotion from within based on performance and achievement.

Employer Description:

Ford Motor Company is a global automotive industry leader that manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With over 200,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the UK employ over 13,000 individuals.

 

The ONE Ford plan is transforming the business to align the global organisation into an integrated team to accelerate. This is by focusing on the creation of vehicles revising the customers true demands, reduction of costs, to introduce exciting new technology, enhance quality and improve efficiency.

 

About FHTL

Ford Halewood Transmission Limited (FHTL) develops and manufactures transmissions with an employee workforce of c800 people. The Plant has a proud 60-year history as a local employer and are dedicated to manufacturing high quality products. Ford have recently invested up to £4million at the facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles as a sole provide for the whole of the EU.

Working Hours :
Year 1 - Waterside Training; Monday - Friday, 08:45 to 16:30. Years 2, 3 and 4 will be site based at Halewood, Speke. Hours of work: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 15:30 and Friday, 07:00 to 12:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Work Ethic,Enthusiasm,Adaptability,Time Management