Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering Technician PUREDRIVE ENERGY LTD

An exciting role in a fast-growing company and the opportunity to join as a Manufacturing Operator. This role consists of performing day-to-day production tasks, including mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, configuration, testing, and packaging of multiple products. Whilst adhering to all product quality standards and safety regulations.

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Closing date: 09 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000189448

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Understanding manufacturing principles/processes to complete daily tasks efficiently
  • Basic electrical AC and DC training
  • Ensuring all production sheets and quality checklists are completed
  • Completing all of the relevant training records
  • Eagerness to learn and take in knowledge
  • Understand the workings of our products
  • Packaging products to a high standard, when completing production sheets, ensuring they are signed by the manager
  • Ensuring the workplace is tidy and organised at the end of each day

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

Qualifications included:

  • Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
  • Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing - Knowledge & Skills (workplace)
  • Level 1 Functional Skills - maths (if required)
  • Level 1 Functional Skills - English (if required)
  • End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Within the Manufacturing team, there are a number of progression routes a successful applicant could take. This includes progressing to a supervisor position within the Manufacturing team or moving to the technical department as a Technical Specialist. As well as, progressing into a more office-based role as a Customer Service Advisor, as the technical knowledge gained through Manufacturing is extremely beneficial for the Customer Service Team.

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, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Physical fitness, Time Management, Interest in Engineering

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent A min of 5 GCSE's inc English, Science and Maths (Grade 4-9 (C-A*_) Essential

Things to consider

There will also be the opportunity to attend site visits with a more senior member of the Manufacturing or Technical Team. These visits provide an excellent opportunity to gain more in-depth knowledge of our products. This opportunity would be optional.

About the employer

Puredrive Energy Ltd is one of the fastest growing companies in the UK and are looking to add driven individuals to their customer services team. This award-winning, British manufacturer are a leading seller of domestic battery storage systems in the UK and have several new products planned for commercialisation in 2022. The renewable energy industry is central to the government's net zero targets and Puredrive, being a British company that designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes smart energy appliances, are perfectly positioned to play a major role in this revolution. Puredrive Energy’s unique home battery is at the heart of all its products, and when packaged with other exclusive (Puredrive Energy) technical components, helps to deliver a set of market-leading solutions that are flexible, robust, and offer excellent value for money. Their systems have cutting-edge technology and software that reduces imported grid energy by up to 85% and have been recognised as a globally leading product by comparison sites. Puredrive Energy remains dedicated to delivering a greener, more sustainable energy source to enrich our lives, allowing us to take more control of our energy and drive our independence from the grid.

Employer

PUREDRIVE ENERGY LTD

Address

Unit 18A and 18B

Orchard Insustrial Estate

Evesham Road

GL54 5EB

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Training

Training provider

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Sally Parr

s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org

07879 128768

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please click on the link or copy and paste the link. Look for Puredrive on the list and apply.

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

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Closing date: 09 Oct 2023