Technical Support/Operator Apprentice Sandvik Coromant UK

As an apprentice you will be learning on the job & playing your part in the improvement of delivery accuracy, reduction in lead times & increase productivity whilst ensuring that all equipment & processes meet all current & future Health & Safety legislation. Working with skilled mentors in a leading engineering/production environment.

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Closing date: 05 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,621.44

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, BLOCK RELEASE AT COLLEGE FOR THE FIRST YEAR - times to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    45 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    06 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000140598

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Engineering Operatives working within a production environment are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector.

Our role covers a wide range of common and job specific skills sets that can be transferred across the manufacturing engineering industry sectors.

You will  work individually & as part of a team to carry out a range of engineering operations which could include:

  • Ensuring machines and equipment used are maintained and serviceable
  • Dealing with breakdowns
    Restoring components and systems to serviceable condition by repair and replacement
  • Operating a variety of machines (CNC or Conventional)
  • Preparing materials and equipment for engineering processes, providing technical support including communications software, test tools, performance, capacity planning, and e-commerce technology as required

Core Knowledge: during your apprenticeship you will understand:

  • How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them
  • Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations
  • Your individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets
  • Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures
  • Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided

Core Skills: & as an Engineering Operative will be able to:

  • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
  • Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
  • Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
  • Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
  • Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
  • Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
  • Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste

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

Engineering Technician Level 3.

All of the qualification requirements in the foundation and development phases are mandatory outcomes for the completion and final certification of the Apprenticeship Standard. Each qualification has a core and options approach and employers will select the most applicable pathway and unit options to meet their organisational requirements.

There will be an end point assessment during the final phase of the Apprenticeship where the apprentice will need to demonstrate to the employer how they have achieved full occupational  competence against, skills, knowledge and behaviours, set out in the Standard On successful completion of the End Point assessment and employer endorsement phase (final sign off) apprentices will be then be put forward to be awarded their Apprenticeship completion certificate.

Core Knowledge:

  • Understanding the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations
  • Understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians
  • Understanding the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector
  • Understanding the typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment
    understanding approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/manufacturing problems
  • Understanding the importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to
  • Understanding and interpreting relevant engineering/manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete their job role
  • Understanding the different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact
  • Understanding why it is important for an organisation to continually review their processes and procedures

Core Skills

  • Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
  • Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity
  • Undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment
  • Carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment
  • Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel
  • Completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression into a full-time opportunity dependant on candidate performance.

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, Physical fitness, Enthusiastic, Punctual

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English and Science (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

PLEASE NOTE YEAR ONE BLOCK DELIVERY; Block release for the first year of the apprenticeship at Make UK to develop your skills and engineering / operator knowledge. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS - You must be able to ensure you can attend the Training facility 5 days a week for the first year,

About the employer

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries. We have a strong focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability through our unique expertise and solutions for the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries. Our offering covers their value chains and is based on extensive investments in research and development (R&D), customer insights and a deep knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions. We have world-leading positions in the following areas: Tools and tooling systems for advanced metal cutting, expanding into digital manufacturing and software solutions, as well as disruptive technologies like additive manufacturing and in-line metrology. Equipment and tools, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and infrastructure industries, such as automated and electric mining equipment and eco-efficient rock processing. Advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating.

Employer

Sandvik Coromant UK

Address

Torrington Avenue

Coventry

CV4 9AB

Contact

Georgia Marlow

georgia.marlow@apprentice-employment.co.uk

07540 716312

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Training

Training provider

MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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