Engineering Apprentice M G ELECTRIC (COLCHESTER) LTD
A full and varied apprenticeship with exposure to all aspects of mechanical engineering including mechanical assembly, machining, welding/brazing, electrical panel assembly, pneumatic systems, order processing, dispatch, engineering drawing, design project work and management activities.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,158.72
Wage: £10,158.72 - £20,202.00 Pay will be reviewed after probation period and then subject to annual review (dependent on overall business performance)
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Working week
Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 with a 30 minute lunch and 2 x 10 minute tea breaks. Friday 08:00 to 12:00 with 1 x 10 minute tea break.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
42 Months
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Possible start date
04 Sep 2023
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Date posted
07 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000140662
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Day One (Medical Production) - Spent as part of medical assembly team:
- Processing of medical production orders
- Stock allocation of required components to fulfil production orders
- Assembly of medical devices through entire lifecycle of production line, gaining a comprehensive understanding of each product and component
- Testing of medical devices to CE Standards
- Completion and closure of production orders
Day Two (Conversion Production) - Spent as part of converting assembly team:
- Processing of conversion production orders
- Stock allocation of required components to fulfil production orders
- Assembly of conversion machines through entire lifecycle of machine build, gaining a comprehensive understanding of each product and component
- Testing of conversion machines post build stage
- Completion and closure of production orders
Day Three:
- College attendance at Colchester Institute
Day Four (Printing Production) - Spent as part of printing assembly team:
- Processing of printing production orders
- Stock allocation of required components to fulfil production orders
- Assembly of print circulator machines through entire lifecycle of machine build, gaining a comprehensive understanding of each product and component
- Testing of print circulator machines post build stage
- Completion and closure of production orders
Day Five (alternating weeks)
Production Management - Spent as part of the production management team:
- Processing of all production orders
- Processing of purchase orders
- Completion and closure of production orders
Engineering Management - Spent as part of the engineering management team:
- Maintaining Bills of Materials & change control
- New Development & Product Design Process
- Production Support
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Qualifications include: Level 4 HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing
- College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Development within business, undertaking internship style training throughout entire business, development within individual departments
- Chosen route for progression through business leading to more senior position and career development either within production or back-office routes
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
A Level or equivalent Maths, science and/or Level 3 Engineering (Grade Grade C or above/Pass) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
M G ELECTRIC (COLCHESTER) LTD
Address
UNIT 5
ALTBARN CLOSE
COLCHESTER
CO4 9HY
Training
Training provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Contact
Colchester Institute - Apprenticeship Team
ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
01206 712043
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering manufacturing technician
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Jun 2023