Engineer Apprentice

SUMITOMO(SHI)DEMAG PLASTICS MACHINERY (UK) LTD

Aylesbury, HP22 5BL

Closes in 6 days (Friday 2 August)

Posted on 7 June 2024


Summary

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery UK Ltd are looking for a multi-skilled engineering apprentice who will gain knowledge working in all technical departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company operations and its services.

Annual wage
£18,666 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 September

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • You'll be studying at the Innovation & Technology, one day a week at Milton Keynes College for the Technical Support Technician, 

(The Standard for this Apprenticeship is under review so please note the title of this course and days at college may change for September 2024 intake)

Throughout your apprenticeship you'll get:

  • Expert mentors / trainers who will guide you through your apprenticeship
  • Hands-on learning, who will give you real-world feedback 
  • Modern facilities with ample access to tech equipment and resources and much more!

All apprentices will be required to achieve as  a minimum:

  • An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
  • An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
  • An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification

Where you’ll work

Triangle Business Park, Quilters Way, Stoke Mandeville

Aylesbury

HP22 5BL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • maths, english & a science related subject (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working

About this company

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery UK Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, Germany, established in 1956. We specialise in the production of state of the art electric, hybrid and servo hydraulic injection moulding machines.  With over 125,000 machines installed worldwide, over 65,000 of which are full electric, we supply machines and automation to all sectors, including automotive, packaging, electric/electronic, medical and pharmaceutical. The company’s UK and Ireland business delivers world-class service and support to more than 400 customers, supporting in excess of 1,800 injection moulding machines, assisting injection moulders to meet their energy management, quality assurance, lean manufacturing and Total Cost of Ownership strategic and production goals.  Our UK-based Training Academy is a Cogent Skills Partner and delivers  structured and bespoke polymer processing and industry-leading training and development courses. https://www.youtube.com/c/sumitomo-shi-demageu

After this apprenticeship

  • Technical Administration, Service Technician, Service Engineer, Internal Sales Engineer, Spare Parts Administration.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000256457.

Apply now

Closes in 6 days (Friday 2 August)

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