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.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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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
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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
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Expected duration
42 Months
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Possible start date
06 Sep 2023
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Date posted
24 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000137907
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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
Qualifications
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
About the employer
Employer
AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED
Address
Marions Way
Coventry Road
Croft
LE9 3GP
Training
Training provider
EEF LIMITED
Contact
Make UK Recruitment Team
+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 nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023