Engineering -Mechatronics Technician Apprentice S G Technologies Group Limited
The Apprentices will get to gain practical experience in a British owned company which competes in a global business market. You will be working alongside skilled engineers, making, maintaining, improving automated manufacturing equipment and supplying products to prestigious customers in the automotive and other sectors.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 19 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,500.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm with a 30 minute lunch break. You will be attending college full time for the first 6 months and then day release thereafter.
Total hours per week: 38.00
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Expected duration
42 months
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
29 Mar 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001839625
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Positions
1 available
Attend Colchester Institute full time between September 2022 and February 2023, complete all learning requirements to develop both hands-on skills and basic engineering underpinning knowledge. For the following years, attend Colchester Institute on a day release basis to complete the necessary educational requirements for the programme.
- Complete a variety of engineering practical tasks and jobs to support attainment of the educational standards
- Work with and support Technicians to complete intrusive, planned and preventative maintenance schedules (PM's)Support Technicians with breakdown maintenance across all production lines
- Timely completion of information within the computer-based maintenance programme
- Drive personal development on the programme
- Learn about the business, drawing down on others experience and knowledge
- Learn safe practices at work and knowledge of the necessary statutory requirements under the Health and Safety and Safety at Work Act
- Develop in the role to be able to carry out engineering tasks independently and with minimal support from others.
- Take part in all training and development activities as required to ensure successful completion of the apprenticeship requirements.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Self-motivation
- Responsible
Personal qualities
- Ability to interact with people at all levels
- Takes pride in their approach to work
- Understands the bigger picture of how their actions impact on the organisation
- Strives to further enhance and improve their work
- Welcomes and takes action on feedback received from others
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm and aptitude for the skills taught in the Apprenticeship
Desired qualifications
- Essential: Applicants should possess GCSE standard qualifications within English, maths and a Science subject at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
- All candidates will be required to complete Colchester Institute's mandatory initial assessment process before being put forward to the company. This will consist of online assessments and interview with the relevant department
Future prospects
- Successful apprentices will be offered a permanent position
- There is also the opportunity to continuing studying to Degree level
Things to consider
Pay and Benefits:
- £15,500 is the salary, plus a travel bursary to Colchester Institute
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A contributory pension up to 7% of salary
- Life Insurance
- Subsidised canteen
- An active social club and secure car park
Other Information:
- We are based in Rainham
- The work place is about 1 mile from the nearest train station
- To be successful you will need to be committed to your own development and be prepared to make the most of the opportunities, practical experience and qualifications given to you
- Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
- Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the program (48 months)
- Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2022 or later
- You will be at least 18 years old before September 2022
- Please be advised that this role is for a September 2022 start at college. The closing date for this role could be brought forward or put back dependent on if this vacancy receives a high number of applicants and/or the company recruit before the closing date
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Colchester Institute - Apprenticeship Team manage the applications to this role and you will be required to complete our initial assessment process before your application gets sent onto the employer
- Please be advised that the closing date for this role could be brought forward or extended if this vacancy receives a high number or low number of applicants and/or the company recruit before the closing date
- Whilst there are possible closing and start dates should you be available earlier this can be negotiated with the employer
About the employer
Employer
S G Technologies Group Limited
Address
85 Ferry Lane
Rainham
RM13 9YH
Training
Training provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Colchester Institute
Contact
Daisy Page 01206712043 ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
All delivered within the workplace via online training and at Colchester Institute Campus. Candidates will undertake the Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship standard.
All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:
- An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 19 Aug 2022