Apprentice Workshop Technician

Role Responsibilities will include:

Repair of faulty modules and units using soldering de-soldering equipment. Reading engineering drawings. Using workshop equipment for fabrication, temperature measurements and calibrations. Understanding electrical principles. Fault find to component level. Administration - Using PC and telephone to communicate with suppliers, customers, and company staff. Purchasing of components required for the day-to-day running of the company. Assisting field and workshop engineers with sourcing replacement components. Arranging collection and returns of customers' equipment. Stores - Packaging goods into boxes and unpacking goods shipped to Labcare. Inspection of goods on receipt and dispatch. Making sure all paperwork is supplied for dispatch. The occasional visit to other sites to assist field engineers with their workloads. Planning and implementing process improvement activities.  Reviewing existing engineering or production processes (e.g. machining, assembly, maintenance workflows, etc). Financial planning or costing activities.  Assisting in estimating costs for engineering projects, including materials, labour, and material selection.  KPIs - Collecting and analysing operational data from machines, production lines or maintenance systems.  Presenting KPI data through charts, dashboards or reports.  Quality improvement processes.  Participating in quality control activities such as inspections, testing and verification of components or systems.  Understanding engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications. 

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard (Mechanical Pathway). Qualifications include: Level 4 HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing. College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time. 

Training Outcome:

Technician to Engineer to Senior Engineer as appropriate to experience and training passes.

Employer Description:
Labcare Service Ltd is a service company supplying the UK medical research industry with the repair of faulty laboratory equipment, equipment service and a UKAS calibration service. Our engineers are recognised throughout the industry for there skills in getting our customers back up and running in quick time. Being in the East means we have quick access to a large customer base such as Cambridge, London, Oxford etc.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm. Fridays 7:30am - 12:30pm. With a one hour lunch break each day.

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