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Apprentice CAD Technician FP MCCANN LIMITED

FP MCCANN is looking to recruit a CAD Technician to join their technical department. The successful applicant will learn about the tasks involved in the Drawing Office Process from receipt of an order to releasing schedules for manufacture.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 10 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Days and shifts are to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    27 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000095623

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an Apprentice CAD Technician what will I be doing?

The role will involve a wide variety of experience working within an office based team focusing on precast concrete floor and stair general arrangements and sections.

 


Key Responsibilities, which you will learn as part of the apprenticeship:

  • Utilising AutoCAD and in house software to detail precast concrete floor and stair general arrangements and sections.
  • Designing of precast concrete floor and stair elements.
  • Managing multiple contracts and prioritising work load.
  • Liaising with internal and external clients to ensure the smooth transition of the design from order to manufacture.
  • Ensuring the designs are in line with the latest construction and building standards and regulations.


In addition to the apprenticeship training you will receive hands on experience including mentoring and coaching from experienced members of the team. On this apprenticeship programme you will learn a range of skills.

 

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

Civil Engineering Technician Level 3.

  • This apprenticeship programme is delivered with a blend of weekly online training sessions with block release weeks to our providers training facility.
  • Training will be provided by Learning Skills Partnership.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This is very much the start of an exciting career in the construction industry with wide ranging prospects which may span a number of roles. FP MCCANN aims to be an employer of choice by promoting respect for the individual and equality of opportunity. We believe that everyone should be treated solely based on personal merit and contribution throughout their FP MCCANN career journey.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Math's (Grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

This role may involve some travelling, specifically in order to attend the training facility to undertake your academic training, as such a driving licence would be beneficial. A career in construction may involve being based on projects in various locations. Please note that the wage does vary depending on age, see further details below: Candidates aged 16-17 £4.81 per hour, Candidates aged 18-20 £6.83 per hour, Candidates aged 21- 22 £9.18 per hour, Candidates aged 23+ £9.50 per hour.

About the employer

FP MCCANN IS THE UK’S LARGEST MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER OF PRECAST CONCRETE SOLUTIONS. IN NORTHERN IRELAND, WE ALSO OFFER QUARRYING, READY MIX, SURFACING, DRY SILO MORTAR, CONSTRUCTION AND FP MCCANN HOMES. From our 12 UK based manufacturing facilities, FP McCann offers an extensive range of quality precast concrete solutions that include drainage and water management, tunnels and shafts, rail, power and infrastructure, walling, fencing, agricultural, flooring, filter bed systems, bespoke precast, tanks and chambers, dock leveller pit systems, box culverts, building products and architectural & structural products. At FP McCann, we can customise our solutions to ensure they create maximum value for your project, accommodating your site conditions, design requirements and construction needs. In Northern Ireland, FP McCann have an array of Quarries, Surfacing, Readymix and Precast plants, which supply a wide range of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We offer a range of sustainable and innovative product solutions that complement our standard package of products and services. FP McCann also operates within the Construction sector and has secured and completed a portfolio of award-winning construction work within Northern Ireland; these include projects in the public sector areas of health, education, water and transport infrastructure, and private industrial and commercial developments. At FP McCann, we have a long history of meeting our customers’ needs. Our product range has never been more diverse, more competitive, or more in-tune with our clients’ needs than it is today. The quality and reliability of FP McCann’s products and services are the foundation of our success. We are constantly developing and improving our solutions, whilst striving to exceed customer expectations. At FP McCann, we promise to perform and build a sustained trust with our stakeholders. By implementing our corporate values, we aim to deliver on this guarantee through our products, services, communications and, above all, the behaviour of our people. We recognise the importance of operating with integrity and apply high standards of corporate governance in the conduct of our business. Our ability to deliver to client specifications on major projects across the UK and Ireland has established FP McCann as a valuable and reliable partner. With twelve UK manufacturing facilities, FP McCann employs around 1,600 people, making us the largest precast concrete manufacturers in the United Kingdom.

Employer

FP MCCANN LIMITED

Address

Bullhurst Lane

Weston Underwood

Derbyshire

DE6 4PH

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Training

Training provider

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Contact

Holly Parkinson

Holly.Parkinson@lsprecruit.com

07432840539

Apprenticeship standard

Civil engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply now' and you will be redirected to the GetMyFirstJob website where you will be required to submit an application. If this is your first visit to GetMyFirstJob you will be required to register on the website, please complete all fields upon registration and ensure you attach a copy of your CV.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 10 Jan 2023