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Apprentice Engineering Operative - Made In Gainsborough Eminox Ltd

Eminox Ltd are looking to recruit up to 4 local and dedicated Apprentice Engineers to join their well-established organisation based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Successful candidates will be joining a Company that is in their 43rd year of operating and has strategic goals in place to grow further over the next few years.

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Closing date: 30 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £225.03

  • Working week

    Year 1 - First 6 months will be full-time at college before moving to be based in Eminox. Working week and hours to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 39.00

    Total hours per week: 39.00

  • Expected duration

    36 months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    14 Apr 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001843212

  • Positions

    4 available

The first six months of the apprenticeship will be spent at college working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Engineering. You will then spend the working week at Eminox Limited alongside your new team.

Upon successful completion of this, you will commence years 2 and 3 working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline within the organisation itself, attending college on a day release basis.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Developing an understanding of the principles of engineering
  • Developing skills in engineering such as welding and fabrication, electrical design, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering
  • Becoming competent in the safe use of machinery
  • Developing an extensive awareness of health and safety requirements and understanding how these apply both in the workplace and in college
  • Developing continuous improvement methodology

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Developing an understanding of the principles of engineering
  • Developing skills in engineering such as welding and fabrication, electrical design, manufacturing and mechanical engineering
  • Becoming competent in the safe use of machinery
  • Developing an extensive awareness of health and safety requirements and understanding how these apply both in the workplace and in college
  • Developing continuous improvement methodology

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Have excellent manual dexterity
  • Have good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Have sound IT skills
  • Be able to work flexibly
  • Be able to meet and, where possible, exceed deadlines
  • Have excellent timekeeping abilities

Personal qualities

  • Have a keen interest in engineering
  • Be well presented at all times
  • Have a professional manner
  • Work well on your own initiative as well as when part of a team
  • Be committed to your own personal and professional development
  • Be reliable and able to present new ideas
  • Ensure Health and Safety is at the forefront when carrying out duties

Desired qualifications

  • Typically, 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or higher, including English, maths, and Science or relevant experience

Future prospects

  • Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Engineering, the post-holder will join their team on a full-time basis. There is also the opportunity to prgress onto Level 3

Things to consider

  • Candidates will be required to attend the Eminox site for a tour, introduction to the team and formal interview. If you are successful at this stage, you will be offered a position

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

Eminox is about making a difference. Together with becoming part of a more environmentally focused manufacturing industry, they strive to improve air quality around the world. They drive innovation and success to provide sustainable engineered solutions which meet and exceed stringent emissions control demands.

As keen problem solvers, their expert engineers work in partnership with their customers to design exhaust aftertreatment systems for bus, truck, rail, marine and non-road mobile machines (NRMM) around the world.

Employer

Eminox Ltd

Address

Unit 2 Corringham Road Industrial Estate

Miller Road, Corringham Road

GAINSBOROUGH

GAINSBOROUGH

DN21 2QB

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Training

Training provider

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Lincoln College

Contact

Learner Engagement Team 01522 876284 apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

You will receive the following training in addition to the Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Company induction
  • Company specific health and safety training
  • Personal development skills, e.g., communication, time management
  • In-house training on company policies and procedures

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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