Engineering Apprentice Electrical and Mechanical FORD HALEWOOD TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED
Waterside Training in partnership with Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd has ten fantastic opportunities for apprentices to join their production team as either a Mechanical or Electrical engineer, You will become part of the engineering team to fully support the manufacturing process at Ford and become a fully qualified engineer with experience.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 03 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,170.00
Starting wage will be £15170 developing to £30,342 per annum in year 4
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Working week
Monday - Friday 8.45am - 4.30pm (Year 1) Site Based working year 2 onwards, shift work may be required depending on the requirements of the Company
Total hours per week: 38
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
04 Sep 2023
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Date posted
21 Dec 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000111574
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Positions
10 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As an apprentice you will be:
* Working on machinery in the Mechancial workshop to create your own tools and parts
*Working on Lathes machines and milling machinery
*Following instructions to create and wire your own panels
*Programming of panels and fault finding in electrical workshop
*Working as part of a team on projects related to your workplace
The four-year engineering apprenticeship will initially cover broad based training and grounding in Electrical and Mechanical skills at Waterside Training in St Helens with years 2,3 and 4 working on plant at Halewood alongside qualified craftsmen in either an Electrical or Mechanical discipline whilst continuing to attend college day release up to Level 4 HNC
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Apprentices will complete a programme of both theoretical and practical learning over a four-year period. Initially, based at Waterside Training undertaking broad based training during year 1 in Electrical and Mechanical techniques before moving to a programme of working on site for a global organisation with experienced engineering technician's tackling “real life” activities. You will receive both vocational and academic training on and off site.
During the first year from September 2023 to July 2024 you will develop your skills and knowledge by attending Waterside Training Limited on a block release basis to carry out foundation training in Electrical and Mechanical techniques working from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Over the first two years you will complete a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering giving both academic and workshop skills. Additional training will also be completed during your apprenticeship to cover the requirements of the programme such as Health & Safety Training, Lean Manufacturing and specific training as required by the company.
From July 2024, you will commence your full site based training at Ford, 4 days per week with day release to continue your academic training. Your site based work will follow the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician standard and you will continue to attend your company site for the remainder of your apprenticeship programme.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
You will be a fully qualified HNC Engineer in either a Mechanical or Electrical discipline with the option to continue on to a HND Course and will then be in full time employment with the prospect of promotion
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Engineering (Grade 5) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
FORD HALEWOOD TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED
Address
Halewood
Speke Blvd, Speke
Liverpool
L24 9LE
Training
Training provider
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact
Michelle Lewis
mlewis@waterside-training.co.uk
01744 616837
Apprenticeship standard
Maintenance and operations engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
Complete the online application form on Waterside Training Ltd website. They will then contact you if your application has been successful to explain the next step in the recruitment process
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 03 Mar 2023