Engineering Mechanical Apprentice

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

Mechanical workshop and practical skills:

Learn and apply practical workshop skills including measuring, marking out, filing, deburring, sawing, drilling, tapping, reaming and fitting under appropriate supervision.  Work with a range of engineering materials, including metals and engineering plastics, using suitable tools, techniques and safe working practices. Support basic machining and manufacturing activities, including supervised use of workshop equipment and processes as appropriate to your training stage.  Maintain a tidy, safe and organised working environment, following workshop procedures and company standards.

Mechanical assembly, Build and project support:

Assist with the mechanical assembly and build of bespoke machinery, automated equipment and mechanical aids under supervision.  Learn to interpret engineering drawings, parts lists, build documentation and project information. Support fitting, adjustment, inspection and checking activities to help ensure machinery is built accurately and to the required quality. Work with colleagues across mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines to understand how complete machines are designed, built, tested and delivered.

Learning & development:

Complete apprenticeship coursework to a high standard. Achieve a high level of attendance with day release/off-site study. Build an understanding of company standards and safe working practices.

Communication:

Work collaboratively with all colleagues to support machine builds. Communicate effectively with colleagues and managers (e.g. progress reports and skill sharing). Contribute positively to a professional working environment.

Flexibility and additional responsibilities:

Manage workload effectively in a fast-moving engineering environment with competing and changing priorities. Adapt priorities to meet business or client needs at short notice. Provide ad hoc support and practical input where aligned with the general responsibilities of the role. Undertake additional duties or small projects as your skills and confidence develop.

Training:
The learner will be studying the Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification. Day release to West Suffolk College.

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice should have the skills and knowledge required to move into a full-time Mechanical Technician role, subject to business need, performance and ongoing development.

Employer Description:

Founded in 1979, we have delivered over 1000 solutions, transforming client’s operations in industries from pharmaceutical and nuclear to research and academia.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Required to be in the business during core hours, 09:30 - 15:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working