Apprentice Metal Fabrication Engineer ZIRCOTEC LTD

Working alongside a growing team of experienced engineers and technicians, your main responsibilities will lie in the field of manufacturing high performance heat shielding for the high performance automotive and motorsport sector in accordance with our patented technology.

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Closing date: 22 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

  • Working week

    7:00 am - 16:15pm Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - midday Friday

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    26 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000133462

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

• You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to carry out a range of engineering operations.
• This will involve the use of hand tools and machinery for the processing of sheet metal and the assembly of parts into finished components.
• This will involve sheet metal cutting and forming, the use of various joining techniques including a range of welding processes.
• You will be required to following drawings and manufacturing plans/procedures, working to high levels of quality.

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

Qualifications included:

  • Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college). Development Competence Qualification (workplace).
  • Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required).
  • Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required).
  • End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will be monitored and mentored by a highly skilled engineering technician with the vision of you becoming highly skilled in this field of work. Your training will however embrace the full spectrum of Zircotec’s design, engineering and manufacturing activities to ensure a good grounding in mechanical manufacturing and engineering enabling you to become our next generation of Engineers, Trainers. Team Leaders, Managers.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Factory Environment, Interest in Engineering, Time Management

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent A min of 5 GCSE's inc English, Science & Maths (Grade 5-9/C-A*) Essential

Things to consider

Working within a factory environment. Able to get to college 1 day a week based in Bicester.

About the employer

Zircotech Ltd are recognised and trusted heat management experts, providing ultra-high performance Ceramic Coating & Heat Shielding technologies to a variety of industries. Our solutions can be found within the Automotive OEM, Elite Motorsport, Industrial and Aftermarket sectors.

Employer

ZIRCOTEC LTD

Address

39-41

NUFFIELD WAY

ABINGDON

OX14 1RL

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Training

Training provider

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Sally Parr

s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org

07879128768

Apprenticeship standard

Metal fabricator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

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Closing date: 22 May 2023