Engineering and manufacturing support Apprentice

This apprenticeship runs for 48 months and will provide you with the technical expertise and practical skills needed to excel in a high-tech engineering environment, with the possibility of full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship is held in partnership with Bath College at the Radstock Somer Valley Campus. The apprentice will be expected to attend college in person for part of their working week, and attend work at Locksbrook the days you are not at college.

Through a combination of classroom and work based learning over 4 years, the EMS Apprentice will gain knowledge of a broad range of activities and departments including Procurement, Projects, Health and Safety, Manufacturing and Design.

Duties will include:

Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing systems and equipment. Support the engineering team with day-to-day troubleshooting and repair tasks. Perform routine checks and inspections on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Interpret and analyse engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics. Work with various tools, instruments, and machinery to support the production process. Follow engineering drawings and technical instructions to support manufacturing processes. Maintain a high standard of 5S. Maintain and troubleshoot machinery and tooling, learning best practices for maintenance and repair. Keep up-to-date with technical advancements and best practices in engineering and manufacturing. Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Ensure compliance with all relevant Environmental, Health & Safety and regulatory legislation. Actively support continuous improvement activities throughout the business.

Training:
You will be required to attend college two days per week, term time only at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.

Training Outcome:
Apprentices can progress toAssembly Operative, ITS Technician, manufacturing engineers, design engineers and potentially complete a HNC.

Employer Description:
Horstman is a high value added, innovative engineering business with a global footprint that provides quality, technically excellent solutions for customers. World leading in the design and development of military vehicle suspension systems, we cover solutions from ultra-lightweight wheeled vehicle , C130 air portable vehicles, through to infantry and engineer vehicles up to the heaviest in the fleet as well as Main Battle Tanks. We are based in Bath, UK and as part of the Global RENK Group by working for Horstman you become part of an international team committed to providing the highest standards to our customers and partners around the world. Many of the positions within the business give opportunities for international travel meeting customers or suppliers.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 7.30am until 4.00pm. Friday, 7.30am until 12:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative