Apprentice Development Engineer BALL BEVERAGE PACKAGING UK LTD

Ball Packaging are seeking an Apprentice Development Engineer to join their team in Tongwell, Milton Keynes. You will be introduced to the world of Can making on a global scale and be provided with a multi-disciplined training program that will cover various aspects of Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality control of the most sustainable drinks packaging.

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Closing date: 21 Aug 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000140175

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • You will be introduced to the world of Can making on a global scale and be provided with a multi-disciplined training program that will cover various aspects of Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality control of the most sustainable drinks packaging.
  • You will help the department to achieve material cost
    reduction by improving processes, updating specifications and new tooling trials to allow thinner and lighter Aluminium drinks cans to be made.
  • You will support special projects in Can manufacturing through the design, specifications and purchasing of equipment used to make Aluminium drinks cans.
  • You will support Can manufacturing facilities to improve quality, efficiency, spoilage reduction and operating costs by reviewing tooling design and tool room equipment.
  • Largely computer based work using Microsoft applications, email's, understanding drawings and specifications.
  • Some practical and Metrology (measurement) work
  • Mainly office based, but some travel to support engineers (Europe)

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

Qualifications included:

  • Engineering Technician - Apprenticeship Standard.
  • Company Training Plan.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Foundation Competencies (full time at college for Year 1)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Development Competence (workplace)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills- Maths (if required)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required)
  • End Point Assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Full development into an engineer role.

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, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Time Management, Interest in Engineering

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

•Largely computer based work using Microsoft applications, emails, understanding drawings and specifications. •Some practical and Metrology (measurement) work •Mainly office based, but some travel to support engineers (Europe) •Be able to get to and from college based in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

About the employer

Ball Packaging are the largest beverage container manufacturer in the world. Founded in 1880, the company employs more than 17,500 people world-wide. Ball are winners of multiple diversity and sustainability awards.

Employer

BALL BEVERAGE PACKAGING UK LTD

Address

Maryland Road

Tongwell

Milton Keynes

MK15 8HF

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Training

Training provider

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Sally Parr

s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org

07879128768

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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Closing date: 21 Aug 2023