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Engineering Apprentice HILLS NUMBERPLATES LIMITED

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in engineering with a company with over 90 years of experience, set in the industrial heart of Birmingham. The position will involve working closely with a skilled and experienced team looking to develop your own knowledge and ability,

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,560.00

    £280 per week

  • Working week

    Rate of pay: £7 per hour. Hours: 40 hrs per week. Days: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Holidays: Statutory. Sick Pay: Statutory sick pay.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    23 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000079747

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of the Engineering Manager
  • 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
  • Carry out planned maintenance work in accordance with the department schedule
  • Responding to breakdowns and diagnosing faults
  • To learn how to maintain workshop equipment and keep it in good repair
  • Carry out quality inspections on completed jobs to assess the effectiveness of the repair
  • Ensuring all activity comply with the companies Health and Safety legislation
  • To maintain and to ensure general housekeeping of the workplace and department equipment
  • Basic building maintenance tasks and to perform any other duties appropriate to your role as requested by the Production Management team

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

Successful applicants will achieve a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard which includes:

  • 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

Training is on the job with 1 day a week classroom training at James Watt Campus.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Established position within the organisation and possibility of progression into further qualifications and upskilling.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be required to travel to both the employer location and also attend college (in most cases). Please ensure that you have researched your travel arrangements and are happy with the time it will take and distance required to travel, before you apply for this vacancy.

About the employer

Hills Numberplates was incorporated in 1927 and trades primarily as a manufacturer of number plate components, ready-made registration plates and the latest number plate production systems. We are the acknowledged market leader in the UK in size, technology and innovation with our head office based in Birmingham, the manufacturing heart of the UK. Our modern facilities boast computerised production lines driven by a fully integrated order entry system, providing the capacity to produce over 8 million plates per year. We supply leading high volume vehicle retailers, automotive manufacturers, the automotive aftermarket and government contracts. The company has consistently developed its capabilities to provide customers with high quality services and products whilst continuing to invest in the future. This has resulted in Hills holding a portfolio of worldwide patents, standards and awards for both number plate construction, manufacturing and quality systems. The key to Hills long history and success has been empowering its loyal workforce to manufacture excellence and deliver first class customer service, which has maintained and enabled growth in our business in both domestic and global markets.

Employer

HILLS NUMBERPLATES LIMITED

Address

UNIT 6

JUNCTION 6 INDUSTRIAL PARK

66 ELECTRIC AVENUE

B6 7JJ

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Training

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Contact

Zeaba Winning

zeaba.winning@bmet.ac.uk

07712407430

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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