Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship - Level 3 AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED

We are proud to offer a 4 year tailored Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship; this exciting opportunity will allow you to train as an Mechanical Engineer, Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment, and become one of the Team Leaders of the future, as well as playing a key role to drive a sustainable future for our industry.

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

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,500.00

    ● A competitive starting salary, with annual pay rises ● Competitive pension and 33 days’ holiday per year (including bank holidays) ● Career development and support from day one

  • Working week

    Year 1, at Make UK, Mon - Thurs 8am to 4.30pm and Fri 8am to 12.30pm at giving you time to travel home.

    Total hours per week: 36.5

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137438

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Did you know? Aggregate Industries is one of the leading building materials suppliers in the UK! Our mission is to become the UK leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, and you can help us get there.

 

We are proud to offer a 4 year tailored Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship; this exciting opportunity will allow you to train as an Mechanical Engineer and become one of the Team Leaders of the future, as well as playing a key role to drive a sustainable future for our industry.

Throughout the apprenticeship you will be given the opportunity to expand your skill set by attending varied courses. These are organised by our Company’s talented Learning and Development Team who are known to deliver top-class training to develop the leaders of the future.

 

What will I do?

 

Whilst on site you'll be given a tailored training plan to work through, supported by both your allocated Mentor and your Manager. On a day to day basis you'll be given greater exposure to your division and the roles of your team members. Our overarching Company value is Health and Safety (H&S) and to assist you in understanding this value, we require our apprentices to complete a number of H&S related courses.

 

Typical placements could include:

●       Learning the principles of engineering both academic and practical

●       Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment

●       Following all relevant Company, Health and Safety & Quality procedures and processes

●       Working with a team of mechanical fitters, who will teach you how to operate and maintain the a range of equipment

●       Preventative maintenance tasks as per schedule

●       Assisting work managers with electrical problems at their sites

●       Reporting any unsafe plant or operations to your line manager

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

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including: 

•           Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) - Engineering Basic Skills training – off the job full time

•           Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) 

•           Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – BTEC Diploma or City & Guilds

This 4 year apprenticeship will be made up of Year 1 at Make UK's state of the art training facility on a residential programme (funded by Aggregate), Year 2 on block release to Make UK, Years 3 and 4 will be full time at work

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

●       Opportunities to collaborate with a wide and varied number of functions across the business and ability to learn new skills

●       A dynamic working environment offering attractive working conditions

●       We're a leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions, ideal for anyone with an interest in protecting our environment

●      Once you graduate, you can expect to become a mechanical fitter within the company

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4 / C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (or any other relevant subject) (Grade 4 / C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Engineering or similar (Grade 4 / C) Desired

Things to consider

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Aggregate Industries does not offer visa sponsorship for apprenticeship roles. This role includes the first year on a residential basis in Birmingham, fully funded by the company on a half board basis (breakfast and evening meal), in a fully safeguarding accredited hotel. All travel to and from the training facility will also be covered by Aggregates.

About the employer

Did you know? Aggregate Industries is one of the leading building materials suppliers in the UK! Our mission is to become the UK leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, and you can help us get there. Year after year, we continue to deliver first class solutions for customers while ensuring we carry on growing. We know that the market is always developing, meaning the needs of our customers are forever changing. We aim to be at the heart of construction. We see our people at the forefront of the construction industry, transforming it into a more sustainable future.

Employer

AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED

Address

Yelsway Lane

Waterhouses,

Staffordshire

ST10 3EW

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Training

Training provider

EEF LIMITED

Contact

Make UK Recruitment Team

asrecruitment@makeuk.org

+441213447900

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, use the link to be taken to Aggregate Industries' career's page.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Mar 2023