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Lab/Inspector Apprentice SPS Technologies Limited

An exciting opportunity to develop and gain experience of working in an aerospace laboratory as part of a hard-working team, in the market-leading manufacturer of precision-engineered fastening system for the Aerospace Industry. We look forward to welcoming your application!

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Closing date: 12 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,057.84

    33 days holiday including 8 bank holidays.

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm. Friday 7:00am-1:00pm.

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    02 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000065023

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Mechanical and chemical testing
  • Data Input
  • Maintain Records
  • Interpretation of results and notification of out of specification parameters
  • Manual handling requirement including some heavy lifting work
  • Other Laboratory Duties as Required
  • Dimensional inspection of product
  • Visual Inspection of product
  • Sorting of product (mixed product or when visual observation on a portion of the product require 100% batch check
  • Inspection equipment programming
  • Supporting calibration activities
  • Maintain records
  • Support Other Laboratory duties as required

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Qualification

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Laboratory Technician

End-Point Assessment (EPA):

·        Knowledge test

·        Observation with questioning

·        Structured Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

Delivery Method

·        Some sessions delivered at Loughborough College

·        Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite

·        Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To become a Lab Technician.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Level 4/Grade C or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Additional training to take place at Loughborough College to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours to accordance to this Apprenticeship. Please ensure you are able to travel before applying. Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.

About the employer

SPS Technologies has been established since 1936, its product offering and investment strategy is focused on technically sophisticated components and materials that are necessary and vital to key end-user markets such as aerospace, transportation, power generation, racing, farm and construction equipment and general industrial. Quality control programs of all SPS businesses reflect the demanding requirements of SPS' aerospace heritage. All product lines benefit from the culture of quality that has a long history at SPS. Because of this culture and our strong product design capability, many of SPS' products are manufactured for safety-critical applications.

Employer

SPS Technologies Limited

Address

Troon industrial Area

191 Barkby Road

Leicester

LE4 9HX

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Training

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Contact

Hayley Cousins

Apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Laboratory technician

Level 3 (A level)

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