Engineering Apprentice AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

HWGTA Apprenticeship Employer 2022 winner, Amada specialise in world-class machinery. They are currently looking at recruiting Engineering apprentices, who will have the opportunity to experience work in Refurbishment of pre-owned machines, Maintenance and Service, Machine consultancy and Software demonstrations to customers.

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

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Closing date: 01 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,000.00

    Plus a £550 discretionary performance bonus

  • Working week

    Year 1: Monday 9.00am - 4.00pm, Tuesday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm Years: 2 - 4 Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137786

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Year 1: To be based in the Worcester Group Training centre, one day in the classroom working through a Development Knowledge qualification. Four days in the workshop working through practical units that will result in the completion of a Foundation Competance qualification.

Years 2-4 - Four days per week in company, one day at the centre to continue the Development Knowledge. Experience of the full range of AMADA engineering activities: Refurbishment of pre-owned machines, Maintenance and Service, Machine Sales Consultancy and Software demonstrations to customers.
  
Year 3 - 4: Full-time in company - , in addition to working through a Development Competence qualification, as well as getting ready for your End Point Assessment.

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

Certificates Awarded with an Engineering Technician: Technical Support apprenitceship:

  • Fire Safety Awareness
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Foundation Competence
  • Foundation Knowledge
  • Development Competence
  • Development Knowledge
  • End Point Assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility of employment depending upon the business needs and satisfactory completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Multi-work task management, Strong Commitment, Time Management

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 5) Desired

Things to consider

In addition, to your level 3 apprenticeship Amada also add a fully funding HNC in Engineering.

About the employer

Amada Group is an international market leading manufacturer, who have celebrated 50 years of service providing a complete solution of machines, tools, software, service, parts and finance for our customers.

Employer

AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

Address

Spennells Valley Road Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY10 1XS

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Training

Training provider

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Contact

Wendy White

Wendy.white@amada.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please send your CV and covering email to wendy.white@amada.co.uk and application form through to https://www.hwgta.org/

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

Apply now

Closing date: 01 Apr 2023