2024 Assembly Technician Apprentice - Crawley THALES UK LIMITED
Through our Assembly Technician apprenticeship, you’ll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand the manufacturing function; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry. The first few weeks will be spent in Assembly learning the key skills.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Feb 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
Competitive
This pay rate is above National Minimum Wage
Pension – Thales match, plus 1%, with a maximum contribution of 7% Health Insurance – 50% of salary for five years Healthcare Cash Plan 80 hours (10 days) volunteering in your first 2 years depending on length of programme
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Working week
Flexible working, Monday – Friday, 37 hours per day.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
02 Sep 2024
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Date posted
31 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000208648
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
A rotation plan will start once you have completed your manufacturing key skills training, where you will gain experience & knowledge in different manufacturing departments every 3 months. After the rotation plan you will have travelled around various different departments on the shop floor including assembly & integration, test, repairs and fault finding.
Over this time you will have learnt many different skills in Mechanical and Electrical criteria’s within accordance with IPC 610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) / 620 (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies).
You will become a key member of the team, with technical knowledge and practical expertise in the use of both common and specialist tools and equipment, including the use of a variety of measuring, testing, diagnostic aids/equipment and processes to ensure individual components, assemblies and/or integrated systems meet the required specification.
The training you will be getting
- As an Assembly Technician Apprentice, you will be working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship following the Maintenance and
- Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) standard
- For the duration of this 4-year programme you will be given one day per week in which to complete your studies with a local college
- For the other 4 days, you will be working in the business, applying your learning and gaining a breadth of experience across the industry
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Will qualify with a Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) standard and be a permanent Assembly Technician within the Thales business.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
THALES UK LIMITED

About disability confident
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/uk-career
Address
Manor Royal
RH10 9HA
Contact
Thales Early Careers Team
Training
Training provider
EAST SURREY COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Maintenance and operations engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
Online Application, Online Assessment, Virtual Assessment Centre, Offer.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Feb 2024