Apprentice Workshop Mechanic

The Apprentice Workshop Mechanic will support the build, repair and testing of products across the Marine, Industrial and Outdoor sectors, including engines and associated equipment Day‑to‑day duties include assembling engines and components to build standards, testing products, recording work times, maintaining tools and work areas, supporting documentation updates, complying with health and safety requirements, and completing off‑the‑job apprenticeship training within the production team

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

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, an Apprentice Workshop Mechanic may progress into a Workshop Mechanic / Production Technician role, working independently across Marine, Industrial or Outdoor products.

With experience, further progression could include Senior Mechanic, Specialist Technician or supervisory roles. Opportunities may also exist to develop into Training/Mentoring, Quality, R&D or Workshop Management, supported by continued technical training & professional development.

Employer Description:
Barrus is one of the UK's leading importers and distributors, representing world-class brands across three core sectors: Marine, Outdoor and Industrial. Engineering without Compromise: Recognised world-wide as a leading custom-engine builder, our applications engineers ensure optimum specifications are supplied directly to original equipment customers' production lines. Our dedicated R&D team work as consultants with the MoD, the RNLI and other military and emergency services. The demanding environments they face set the standards we apply across all our products.

Working Hours :
07:30 - 16:30, Monday to Thursday. 07:30 - 12:00, Friday.

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