Engineering Apprentice - Design and Development AEROTRON COMPOSITES

Aerotron Composites Ltd is a privately owned company which is part of the Aerotron Group of aviation companies. We have a new purpose-built facility in Chatteris, focussing on manufacturing aircraft components for several major Aerospace and Defence OEMs. We are currently looking for a design engineering apprentice to join their team.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 07:45 to 16:45

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    30 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000165592

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We have a number of positions available for the September 2022 intake and are looking for people that are starting their career and want to develop a new set of hands-on skills, build a career path, and join a growing company. We will provide full training to develop the skills and knowledge you need as a Composite Technician or engineer; we want you to bring the enthusiasm and attitude to succeed. Final roles are available across all areas from:

  • Kit Cutting
  • Laminating and Clave
  • CNC, Paint, Trim, Inspection and engineering

The ideal learner will be:

• Hands on and a can-do attitude

• Confident and able to adapt to tasks required

• Hard working and reliable

• Punctual and committed in all aspects

• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment

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

  • The learner will be studying the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard qualification, which includes EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence), EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Competence), and Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge).
  • Day release to West Suffolk College.
  • Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Opportunity to have a career path within Aerospace and Defence industry.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 Subjects (Grade 4-9) Essential

Things to consider

Apprenticeship salary, 28 days holiday including statutory and public holidays, option to join company pension scheme, AXA healthcare scheme (after 1 year service), free on site car parking, canteen facility and the benefit of a newly equipped gym for staff use.

About the employer

Aerotron Composites Ltd is a privately owned company which is part of the Aerotron Group of aviation companies. We have a new purpose-built facility in Chatteris, focussing on manufacturing aircraft components for several major Aerospace and Defence OEMs. We are a global leader in the Aerospace and Defence industries and the partner-of-choice for best-in-class product development, manufacture and repair.

Employer

AEROTRON COMPOSITES

Address

Aerotron Composites, Fenton Way

CHATTERIS

PE16 6UP

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Training

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Oct 2023