Apprentice Network Engineer BGEN LIMITED
As an Apprentice Network Engineer, you will design and implement industrial communication networks and design and develop control system software. You will work on projects in different industry sectors, for example: water, waste water, pharmaceutical, manufacturing.
Closing date: 31 May 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,000.00
• Regular reviews, tracking performance and re-assessing salary in line with performance.
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Working week
Monday to Friday; shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
42 Months
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Possible start date
01 Jun 2023
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Date posted
18 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Degree
Level 6 (Degree with honours) -
Reference number
VAC1000155160
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
During your apprenticeship, you will undertake a wide range of duties and training which will build on your academic qualifications to develop your practical skills. You will work closely and under the guidance of colleagues within the Engineering Team at our Stafford and Warrington offices.
In addition, you will be required to register with the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET), www.theiet.org, and will be encouraged to work towards incorporated (IEng) or chartered (CEng) engineer status, where appropriate.
You will be encouraged to continue to develop your practical skills and knowledge through on-the-job training, further education and CPD opportunities. Your training will involve you working across all areas of the department. During your time in each area you will have deliverables and objectives to achieve.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure timely attendance to college courses as agreed with management. Ensure that any college work is completed to a satisfactory standard and handed in on time
- Ensure all training courses included in personal T&D Plan are attended / completed to a satisfactory standard
- Ensure all agreed distance learning objectives are completed to a satisfactory standard
- Attendance to other departments within BGEN in order to gain experience as deemed necessary by management
- Demonstrate a desire to progress within the Division. Pursue membership of relevant Professional body (ie IET) and demonstrate ambition to work towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status
- Ensure Engineering and Design activities meets all national and international standards, clients requirements and ‘best’ engineering practice
- Monitor/plan projects to ensure completed to time and budget
- Production of network design specifications, configuration of managed switches, factory testing, site testing and site based commissioning
- Production of functional design specifications, configuration of PLC and SCADA packages, factory testing, site testing and site based commissioning
- Working proactively as part of a team from different engineering disciplines to ensure that planned work schedules and targets are met
- Attending meetings, writing reports and giving presentations to colleagues, managers and clients
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Apprentices will undertake a level 6 digital and technology Solutions Professional (Intergrated Degree) Apprenticeship. The training will be delivered by Staffordshire University at our Stoke on Trent campus via block study weeks on campus.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Option to be kept on after completion of the apprenticeship programme
- Regular reviews, tracking performance and re-assessing salary in line with performance
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent 5 additional GCSE's (or equivalent) (Grade Grade C/4 or above) Desired
A Level or equivalent To have/expect 3 A Levels (Ideal in STEM Subjects) (Grade Grades CCC) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
BGEN LIMITED
Address
3 Hargreaves Court
Dyson Way
Staffordshire Technology Park
ST18 0WN
Training
Training provider
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Contact
Kate Gallagher
01925 446021
Apprenticeship standard
Digital and technology solutions professional (integrated degree)
Level 6 (Degree with honours)
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