Apprentice Engineer

Support engineering activities by reading and interpreting technical drawings, and presenting findings within the team Assist the Test House by setting up, conducting, and overseeing tests once trained Support the Refurb Department with repairs and maintenance tasks Support the Quality team by inspecting and measuring parts using hand tools such as verniers, callipers, gauges, and micrometres Help review parts against drawings and contribute to ideas for improvement where possible Assist with quality investigations, including 8D reports and related analysis Support SAP production tasks for both Quality and Engineering departments Collaborate across departments such as Manufacturing, Refurbishment, Production, and Engineering to support daily operations Take part in mechanical and electrical engineering activities as required Assist with calibration, testing, and maintaining Quality Management System (QMS) compliance Conduct Health and Safety inspections onsite and maintain accurate records Promote and maintain Health and Safety awareness in the workplace Contribute to cross-functional meetings involving Health and Safety, Quality, and Engineering teams Receive internal training on all aspects of the role to support skill development and progression The list above is a brief outline and there may be some variation within the job role

Training:

Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard:

Day release during term time once a week to Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus AL8 6AH Regular visits from your apprenticeship skills coach in the workplace

Training Outcome:
Can move onto higher level apprenticehsips within Engineering 

Employer Description:
1G Dynamics is based in Shepreth, Hertfordshire and is part of the IMV Group with headquarters in Osaka, Japan. The primary activity is supporting users of Vibration Test Systems by providing maintenance and repair services to industrial machinery and users of test equipment. Many of our customers are blue chip companies in the industries of automotive, aerospace and defence.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00 and Friday, 09:00 - 16:00. Weekend and Bank Holidays work is not expected.

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