Production Apprentice

To advise supervision of any method/design improvements, which would enhance the quality, manufacturing process or performance of the product To maintain proper records of all warranty claims, test results etc. and advise the management of any significant technical problems which may arise from time to time To assist the goods in/despatch departments when workload demands To assist the assembly section when the work load demands To ensure all processes are performed in an efficient manner and within the agreed timescales To ensure all repairs are performed in an efficient manner and customer warranties / service orders are dealt with promptly To fulfil all requirements of your apprenticeship programme To comply at all times with the company’s Health & Safety policy To perform any other duties requested by the management of the company

Training:

Qualifications included:

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering- Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
Development Competence Qualification (workplace) Level 2 Functional Skills- maths (If required) Level 2 Functional Skills- English (If required) End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship.

College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Training Outcome:
We assign a mentor to all apprentices to help guide and advise on career paths Previous apprentices have moved on to supervision and management roles within Manufacturing Apprentices have also moved on to Production Engineering and QA We will support further learning through to higher level qualifications up to apprentice-degree level

Employer Description:
De Soutter Medical specialise in the development, production and worldwide distribution of high performance powered orthopaedic tools for surgical procedures. Our goal is to develop and produce advanced surgical cutting solutions for a rapidly changing global healthcare market.
Today, De Soutter Medical has some of the finest engineering facilities, producing a range of over 800 products, and maintaining a reputation for unrivalled customer service.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. 30 minute lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Time Management,Interest in Engineering