Manufacturing Operative Apprentice HOCHIKI EUROPE (UK) LTD
Are you looking to kickstart your career within the manufacturing sector? For 100 years Hochiki Europe has led the way in the design and manufacture of innovative life safety solutions. In this apprenticeship, you will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing, primarily through onsite training and with IPS.
Closing date: 19 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,725.00
5.50 per hour (16/17 years old) 7.53 per hour (18+ years old) Quarterly bonus scheme dependent on company targets.
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Working week
Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm / Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
27 Feb 2023
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Date posted
7 days ago
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000125661
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
At Hochiki Europe, you will undertake a series of objective training placements in different departments working on initial design, quality all the way through to manufacture, assembly and distribution. The placement rotation will give you a broad view of the business and help identify your strengths for a role in one of the following areas:
- Product Design - combining knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create innovative new products
- Experimental Prototyping - Create working prototypes using cutting edge additive manufacturing equipment and CNC machines
- Compliance - Rigorous development testing, inspection of new and existing products to British and International standards
- New Product Integration - Design and implementation of new production lines and specification of automated machinery
- Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering - Front line problem solving and improvement projects in the manufacturing area
Where applicable, you may also experience business functions as HR, Customer Service and Sales in order to gain a full understanding of our business.
Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one to ones with your manager will be in place. You will also be able to access, and utilise, our comprehensive Associate training courses and materials. This will support you to regularly review your strengths and areas for development, and for two-way feedback.
Your apprenticeship will last for a minimum of 12-18 months, during which time you will rotate around the wide range of departments across our business.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
This Apprenticeship Standard is delivered within the workplace, where the Apprentice will complete a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative competency and knowledge qualification, Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (knowledge and skills). IPS will support and train the learner through the component aims with monthly monitoring and assessment visits to the workplace. This will prepare the learner for End Point Assessment that is required for this Apprenticeship.
To complete this Apprenticeship, the learner must pass Level 1 English and maths (or have the appropriate transferable skills).
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
We know that our people are key to our ongoing success, and we recognise and value the contribution that our employees make. Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will be able to progress to a higher level apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Other Engineering (Grade Pass) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
HOCHIKI EUROPE (UK) LTD
https://www.hochikieurope.com/
Address
GROSVENOR ROAD
GILLINGHAM BUSINESS PARK
GILLINGHAM
ME8 0SA
Training
Training provider
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Contact
Mandy Rai
mandyrai@ips-international.com
01634298808
Apprenticeship standard
Lean manufacturing operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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