Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems - Level 3 – Technical Support Technician Apprenticeship

What you’ll do at work?

More than a billion people worldwide rely daily on Knorr-Bremse systems. Knorr-Bremse is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles.

As a technology pioneer, for over 100 years Knorr-Bremse has been a driving force in the development, production and sale of modern braking systems for a variety of applications in the area of rail and commercial vehicles.

This well respected and innovative company will allow you to develop and grow throughout your apprenticeship to develop into the type of engineer that you want to be within their manufacturing departments.

What will the apprentice be doing?

Your first year will be based at our training provider Make UK completing a range of modules across disciplines such as assembly, mechanical and electrical/electronics engineering. During your first year you will be at Make UK in Birmingham undertaking your studies This will involve staying a hotel, linked to Make UK with other residential students, fully funded by Knorr Bremse, between Sunday evening and Friday morning. You will finish your studied weekly at 12.30pm on Friday to enable you to have time to get home Your travel to and from the hotel is also funded by the company. The only thing you may need to pay for is your lunch at Make UK’s subsidised cafeteria

Year 2 onwards will be based primarily at our Melksham site and will include:

General assembly of products to the required specification Testing of products to the appropriate testing standards Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings Manufacturing of parts according to requirement

The career path you choose will depend on what you enjoy doing and working with your mentor you will discuss where you will use your skills to fit into a choice of a variety of departments.

Training:

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll work towards several academic and vocational qualification levels throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including: 

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence - in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Competence  - in years 2 to 4 in company Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK In house training in line with your requirements Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.

Training Outcome:
Your future is in your hands You will work with your mentor to work out the best career path for you within the manufacturing teams and KB will support you in your studies and in your job path The company will also encourage you to complete a HNC (1st year of a degree programme) during your apprenticeship and will champion further learning as required by your career choice

Employer Description:
More than a billion people worldwide rely daily on Knorr-Bremse systems. Knorr-Bremse is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As a technology pioneer, for over 100 years Knorr-Bremse has been a driving force in the development, production and sale of modern braking systems for a variety of applications in the area of rail and commercial vehicles. Knorr-Bremse is growing….grow with us! Knorr-Bremse Connected Systems and genuine parts and support is available from our Melksham headquarters and Knorr-Bremse Corsham carries out precision machining in support of manufacturing at Melksham. Knorr-Bremse offers a unique state of the art facility including departments such as; Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, Innovation, Quality, Operations, Electronics, Technical Support, IT, Finance and Customer Services.

Working Hours :
Year 1 - Residential at Make UK. Monday 10:00 - 18:30, Tuesday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30, Friday 08:00 - 12:30 Year 2+ Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:00 & Friday, 07:30 - 12:30

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience