Automotive Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Summary

An Apprenticeship at Tiger Trailers offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing processes across all stages of trailer production.

Wage

£18,525 a year

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Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

37.5 hours in the week - hours will be from 7.30am to 3.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 30 June 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

As an apprentice, you will receive guidance from Tiger Trailers' mentors to support your development in assembly, body build, paint, PDI, and stores. This role is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of trailer manufacturing and help you build the skills necessary to excel in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Adhere to health and safety (H&S) regulations and processes to maintain safe working practices throughout the factory.
Assist in all stages of the build process across various departments within the factory.
Learn to safely operate and maintain power/air tools.
Use power/air tools to assist with assembly tasks such as cutting, drilling, screwing, and fixing.
Follow instructions and work efficiently to complete assigned tasks.
Learn welding techniques and safety procedures under supervision.
Support manual handling of build components to assist with production.
Assist in preparing metal parts by cleaning, measuring, and aligning two or more components.
Perform quality checks on assembled components to ensure standards are met.
Participate in hands-on training, as well as any classroom or workshop activities.
Work closely with mentors and the leadership team to develop not only task-specific skills but also professional conduct in the workplace.
Maintain a positive attitude, comply with all rules and regulations, and show a willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Where you’ll work

Alan Cartwright House
Winsford
CW7 3RL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Your training plan

You will work towards:

Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician.
Level 2 English and Mathematics - needs to be completed prior to taking the end point assessment for the apprenticeship if not already achieved on entry.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Mathematics (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

Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Initiative
Logical
Organisation skills
Patience
Physical fitness
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

We are looking for applicants with a keen interest in trailer manufacturing and the desire to learn the industry's techniques and processes.

About this company

Tiger Trailers is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of articulated HGV semi-trailers and rigid truck bodywork, from curtainside, box trailers and flatbeds, to double decks, refrigerated trailers and rigid truck bodywork from 3.5t to 28t. The company's ethos is to provide customers with innovative design solutions, outstanding build quality and a collaborative, personal service.

After this apprenticeship

This role is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of trailer manufacturing and help you build the skills necessary to excel in the industry.

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