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Master Technician Apprentice Carwood Diesel Systems Ltd

Fantastic opportunities available to support the Production Manager in the adherence to a production schedule in line with the customer requirements and the overall needs of the business.

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Closing date: 25 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

    Start salary £12000 with yearly increase

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday Start: 08:00 Finish: 16:30

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    29 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    21 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068192

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assist the Production Manager in ensuring that the production function is cost effective.
  • Ensure that all company procedures are adhered to – these include health and safety, Quality and standard operating procedures.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement the changes if approved by communicating these opportunities to the relevant people, in the most appropriate way depending upon the situation.
  • Maintain a structured and organized work environment at all times.
  • Maintain the highest possible personal standards at all times.
  • Help to ensure that the team are producing work of a consistently high quality whilst working efficiently and effectively.
  • Problem solving to resolve issues within a remanufacturing environment.
  • Primary interface between engineering and production team. Design of lean manufacturing calls for one piece flow, including assembly and test / calibration processes.
  • Design / specification of process equipment/systems using lean methodologies, including specification of jigs/ fixtures and software/database systems.
  • Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.
  • Production / maintenance staff training.
  • Implementing best practice for health and safety.
  • Continuous improvement, including raising non-conformances.
  • Drive technical solutions.
  • Cost improvement analysis including time and motion studies Driving all drawing/BoM changes originating from engineering to production.
  • Assisting with the development of remanufacturing specifications and build standard.
  • Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programs.

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

After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Engineering Technician (Technical Support)

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - for all starts from 1st July 2017

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Assessment to be made at the end of the apprenticeship to determine what progression may be available. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

This is a multi-faceted role within our company with the opportunity to travel for further training if required and to rotate throughout the business during your programme to develop an understanding of the company,

About the employer

Carwood Motor Units Ltd started as a local automotive parts business in Coventry in August 1966, since then it has developed steadily, both by organic growth and by strategic acquisition, into a European leader in its specialised fields. The Company’s main areas of expertise are in engineering (remanufacturing), technical vehicle services (Diesel, electrical, HVAC, EV) and logistics (parts procurement, storage and distribution). The company focuses on diesel fuel injection, electrical, electronic, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), engine, transmission and turbocharger systems for all types of vehicles, ranging from passenger cars to cable cars, from trucks to trains, from earth movers to people carriers and from battle tanks to buses Today we have approximately 270 employees, with a large proportion of highly skilled technical staff.

Employer

Carwood Diesel Systems Ltd

Address

Unit 1, Willow Court

Crystal Drive

Smethwick

B66 1RD

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Training

Training provider

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Contact

Emma Southall

01384 363545

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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