Support the development and deployment of machine learning models using Python and Databricks
Conduct data preparation and exploratory analysis to understand structures, trends, and anomalies
Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to select appropriate modelling techniques
Communicate technical insights through visualisations and business storytelling
Apply best practices for responsible and ethical AI, including fairness and transparency
Contribute to model explainability through tools such as SHAP and feature importance plots
Engage with Databricks and supporting cloud platforms like Azure and adopt MLOps practices for scalable AI workflows
Explore automation using Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI tooling
Apply learnings from the Level 6 apprenticeship directly to project work at Virgin Atlantic
Training:
The course runs for 24 months at our Crawley, West Sussex, VHQ
After that, it’ll be time to put all your training into practice. The sky really is the limit
Training Outcome:You’ll complete the programme with more than just a sense of achievement. By the end of the 24 months, you’ll have built real-world experience applying AI and machine learning to solve business challenges, developed technical fluency in tools like Databricks and Azure, and earned a Level 6 AI Engineer qualification from Cambridge Spark.
In return for your hard work, we’ll support you every step of the way—so you can gain the skills, confidence, and connections you need to launch a meaningful career in data, analytics, or AI at Virgin Atlantic and beyond. Employer Description:Virgin Atlantic took off in 1984 when Richard Branson set out to shake up the aviation industry—and we’ve been doing things differently ever since. What began with a single 747, one route, and a small but mighty team has grown into an international airline with a global network and thousands of passionate people behind it. But our story has never just been about planes—it’s about people. From the very beginning, we’ve believed that travel should feel exciting, personal, and filled with possibility. That belief still drives us today as we work towards our mission: to become the most loved travel company. Whether we’re designing innovative customer experiences, pushing boundaries in sustainability, or building inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, we’re united by a shared spirit of adventure, heart, and humanity. Because at Virgin Atlantic, we don’t just fly people from A to B—we help them take off in every sense. We’re not just your average airline. When it comes to our people, they’re a passionate lot, united in creating something different. It’s always been like this. It’s in our DNA, and it was ignited within us from the moment we started flying.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, but a degree of flexibility will be required.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Considered doing something out of the ordinary? Take the plunge into an exhilarating world that really makes a difference to people's lives with an engineering apprenticeship at Asymchem.
A springboard for your career, our engineering apprenticeships enable you to study for nationally recognised qualifications, while gaining invaluable on-the-job experience and skills.
What's more, you'll immediately start earning a salary and many of the benefits enjoyed by all our employees.
This four-year multi-skilled course will expose you to the engineering disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical and Control & Instrumentation.
You'll learn core skills in your preliminary year, after which you'll experience first-hand what it's like to work directly with the engineering teams who support our cutting-edge pharmaceutical environment.
Types of mechanical, electrical, electronic and instrumentation engineering work carried out on our production equipment and building services include:
Planned Maintenance:
Inspection
Predictive e.g. vibration analysis, thermography and ultrasonic techniques
Preventative
Calibration
Corrective Maintenance:
Breakdowns
Repairs
Fault diagnosis
Projects:
Planning
Continuous improvements
BTEC & HNC training project
Commissioning
You will also have specific training both onsite and at relevant centres to allow you to do your job. These may include:
Safety (SSoW)
Working at heights (ladders. towers and MEWP's)
Isolation (LOTO)
Electrical Regulations (IEE)
Manual Handling
Risk Assessment
DSEAR (Hazardous areas)
Welding
Machining
PLC's
Instrumentation
The position of Maintenance Engineer involves providing essential support to ensure consistent operation and regulatory compliance of pharmaceutical equipment and utility supply services.
Responsibilities include installing, managing and maintaining hazardous and non-hazardous area equipment used to power and control engineering systems, machinery and processes, documenting task completion, diagnosing & repairing equipment breakdowns, coordinating vendor repair efforts, and supporting Building Energy Management Systems to ensure efficient control and operation of facility equipment.
The Engineering team at Sandwich play a vital role in drug R&D and manufacturing operations by ensuring workplaces, manufacturing equipment and building services are available and continually improved; this supports our mission to drive smarter, greener, and more cost-effective manufacturing to support clinical research and commercialisation.
Our apprentices contribute fully to this aspiration through the work they conduct in the Asymchem workplace. We believe our most precious resource is our people. We want to unleash the power of our people. This drives our desire to invest in, develop and stretch all our apprentices. You will be encouraged and supported to seek opportunities beyond the apprenticeship qualification. In the later years of the apprenticeship, you will take ownership of improvement projects, contributing in the same way as all of our team members.
We recognise the passion, knowledge and diversity that talented people bring to Asymchem, so we are dedicated to ensuring that we provide equal opportunities to our apprentices.
We will help you grow and thrive during your apprenticeship, ensuring you emerge as a confident and talented Engineer at the end of your four years with us.Training:This Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician can be flexible depending on the training plan designed by the employer and provider; however, it will need to meet the requirements of the End Point Assessment.
Typically, in the first year, the apprentice will attend four days in a week completing practical skills within the IPS Rochester workshop (Performing Engineering Operations). They will also attend one day a week studying the Technical Certificate
In year two the apprentice moves to day-release and will attend the Training Centre one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate, whilst working at the employer's site in the remaining 4 days.
Starting in year 2, and continuing until they are ready for the End Point Assessment in year 4, the apprentice will receive regular training contact with IPS and their assigned Trainer
Training Outcome:Asymchem Ltd are keen to progress their Apprentices to HNC Level in years 3 & 4 depending on results from the BTEC National Diploma, also and if available, to further positions within the organisation.
Should there be relevant positions available at the completion of the Apprenticeship, then the successful applicants will be invited to apply for the vacancies.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready.
We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 8am – 4.10pm. Lunch break 12pm - 12.45pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Role & responsibilities:
1. TRAINING
Receive training (observing, learning and understanding) in a wide range of skills and processes to enable the setting up and operation of various types of CNC machinery (including automated loaders and robots) utilised in the production of specialist engineers cutting tools while under the instruction of experienced/skilled staff
To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the department
Receive training in all aspects of quality/inspection, including reading engineers’ drawings and use of measuring equipment and continue to develop these skills to a high degree of precision
Gain an understanding of surface speed and cutting speed formulae
Understand the relationship between process inputs such as air temperature, coolant temperature, coolant application, grinding wheel condition, work holding condition, work holding setup, machine condition, machine and probe qualification, probe condition, program structure, wheel speed, feeds and depths of cut, and process outputs mainly dimensional control and surface finish of rotary cutting tools
Understand how these inputs can be controlled or mitigated through in process controls
Receive grinding wheel-dressing training
Understand quality and continuous improvement tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, DMAIC, 5 Why and Root Cause analysis, etc.
2. LOG BOOK
Maintain an up-to-date training log on each activity/skill learned
3. DAY / BLOCK RELEASE
Attend AMRC Training Centre, year 1 on block release, Year 2 and 3 on a day-release basis and successfully complete all relevant coursework / examinations to entitle yearly progression to the minimum award of Advanced Apprenticeship (level 3) “Machinist Advanced Manufacturing Engineer”
4. MAINTENANCE
First line maintenance of machinery and parts; cleaning of machines to ensure efficient running, and to maintain and ensure a good level of organisation and general housekeeping in the workplace
5. OTHER
To always maintain a smart appearance and act in a professional manner, whether on site at Technicut or at AMRC Training Centre
To perform any other duties within capabilities at the request of Team Leader / Supervisor / Production Manager
6. HEALTH & SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY
To observe and follow/adhere to all H&S and Environmental legislation and adhere to company rules, regulations & standards at all times. Including ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO9001 business processes
Training:You will study on a Level 3 Machining Technician pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard.
During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.Training Outcome:Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.Employer Description:Founded in Sheffield in 1987, Technicut has grown to become a global leader in solid rotary cutting tools for the aerospace industry.
We aim to redefine accepted productivity standards through the continual development of our optimised tooling technologies and provide world-class vertically integrated tooling solutions to support our customers evolving needs.
Our heritage was carbide tooling, but today we have grown into a leading global supplier of optimised steel, carbide and diamond tooling derivatives for all aerospace applications, supported by one of the largest complements of dedicated CNC machinery in Europe.
From our manufacturing home in Sheffield, we pride ourselves on our unrivalled pedigree in aerospace rotary tooling and through our highly skilled engineering team we aim to provide unique and innovative tooling solutions that surpass the expectations of our global aerospace customers.Working Hours :You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times, including your shift pattern, will be determined by the employing company.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills....Read more...
