Technical Apprentice (degree)

As the perfect candidate, you will be conscientious, take pride in your performance, and will show strong attention to detail. In return, we will provide ongoing training and development to help you keep your career pushing forward in an environment where every opinion really counts!  

Managing and building technical part specifications and supporting data Product & component sourcing from our current supplier base and beyond based on customer requirements such as target prices, production dates & part specification Assisting with Custom Part design and production; creation of drawings & CAD files, working with suppliers to cost tooling and parts, producing 3D prints for prototypes   Technical Support; Assisting the sales team with customer support around product selection and supplier capability Involved with technical content creation for the website and blogs  Supporting Technical Tickets; Building packs of data sheets, drawings, environmental compliance docs etc. from manufacturers for customer submission Supporting the new part introduction process as necessary   Assisting the team with product resource projects as necessary



Training:

We typically work on a 1 day a week release for study and to attend college. Product Design and Development Engineer (degree). https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0027-v1-1

Training Outcome:

Progression to Full Time employment.

Employer Description:
We are a distributor of plastics, rubber and metal components and fasteners, with thousands of customers & suppliers. We currently have 30,000 products on our website. A large part of our continued growth is built from our Technical team custom solutions, where we work with our customers to design and produce unique parts. We are a team of 40people based across our 2 sites in Maidstone and Ringwood. We have been recognized in the Top 50 growth companies within Kent for the last 2 years running.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:30, Friday 08:30 - 15:30.

Skills:
Analytical skills,Attention to detail,Communication skills,Initiative,IT skills,Patience,Problem solving skills,Team working