Engineering Technician Apprentice (Electrical bias) Arthrex Limited

Arthrex Limited are looking for an Engineering Technician Apprentice to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to join their team. At the end of the apprenticeship we would expect that you will have acquired the skills required to be part of the Arthrex service team.

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

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Closing date: 03 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday - Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    18 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000132230

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

 Working within our image and resection capital, service, and repair team, you will be expected to work in all areas of the team. Including assembly of synergy systems, function and electrical safety testing of all medical devices internally and externally, installation of synergy systems, updating and upgrading of software and firmware, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, management of the exchange and repair of equipment in line with current procedures.

Role & responsibilities:

  • Administrative tasks associated with all of the above in order to maintain servicing records and stock integrity. The maintenance and calibration of devices, tools, and test equipment must be adhered to upholding current health and safety regulations both in the human and veterinary health sectors
  • Build, test and commission arthrex synergy system in preparation for sale, demonstration or loan into either a public or private healthcare setting
  • Check and test any returned arthrex synergy system for loan or demonstration ensuring all steps are followed to ensure kit is ready for its next customer
  • Testing of equipment in line with standards and document any non conformance in line with Arthrex SOP's
  • You will be part of the Operations Team consisting of 35 employees from a number of disciplines - your immediate team will be the service team consisting of one Manager, one build engineer and three field service engineers working out of a 45.000 square feet warehouse build in 2020 

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 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Plus one of the following:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology (QCF) – for starts up to June 2017 only
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies (QCF) - for starts up to June 2017 only
  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – for all starts from 1st July 2017

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard on a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician pathway.  On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Multitask, Interpersonal skills, Self motivated, Task orientated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths Higher Paper (Grade 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

Arthrex Limited is a fast-growing medical device company in the Healthcare sector, specialising in the world of sports medicine but busy disrupting multiple other areas including distal extremities, biologics and theatre capital. Our driving force for the organisation is clear and simple and it is our culture that drives our success; enjoy what you do, doing exceptional work; thrive on great teamwork and trust one another, make a positive impact on those around you; and never stop learning. We are continuously growing, and we are always on the lookout for driven and positive people to join us.

Employer

Arthrex Limited

Address

Bessemer Park

Shepcote Lane

Sheffield

S9 1DZ

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Training

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contact

Recruitment Team

recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please follow the link to apply on the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre website and complete an application form. Once this has been received, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email response with the next steps of the application process. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close company vacancies, should they get filled, ahead of the published closing date.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 03 Jul 2023