Sesame Access L6 Degree Apprenticeship in Electro-mechanical Engineering

Summary

Sesame Access Systems Ltd designs, manufactures and installs award-winning wheelchair access lifts across the world. We are consistently innovating and pushing the boundaries of design and engineering. This apprenticeship will include international travel and exceptional learning. Our clients include the Bank of England and Sydney Opera House.

Wage

£25,000 a year

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We offer a starting salary of £25,000, with potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on academic and placement performance.

Training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 7am to 4pm. Overtime opportunities on Saturdays.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

5 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

Lift fabrication
Lift installation and commissioning
Lift servicing and fault-finding
Read and apply CAD drawings
Diagnose engineering problems and find solutions
Learning from our experienced engineering team
Gain confidence in a supported work environment, whilst gaining your engineering skills and qualifications
Join a dynamic and fun team

Where you'll work

1 CUMBERLAND WORKS
WINTERSELLS ROAD
BYFLEET
WEST BYFLEET
KT14 7LF

Training

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

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE

Your training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Establish and report engineering design briefs.
Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
Perform risk management for engineering activities.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Establish and report engineering design briefs.
Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
Perform risk management for engineering activities.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.

Your training plan

Work-based training is at Sesame Access Systems Ltd, Unit 1, Cumberland Works, Wintersells Business Park, Byfleet, Surrey KT147LF.

80% work-based training + 20% university training.

1 day a week in the workshop is spent on university work.

You will follow a training programme, delivered by Sesame's Head Engineer and Sesame colleagues. Both on the job on site and workshop-based.

More training information

The Apprenticeship will be overseen by Alison Lyons, Director of Commercial Development, Sesame Access.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

any (grade B)
Any preferably physics (grade B)
Maths (grade B)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role includes physical work, outdoors work and some heavy lifting. Full training will be given. We will hold interviews and an assessment centre on 2nd and 3rd July 25

About this company

Your employer will be Sesame Access Systems Ltd. Sesame designs, builds, installs and services bespoke wheelchair access lifts, across the planet. www.sesameaccess.com Our Clients include Sydney Opera House, Bank of England and Qatar National Library. You will receive on the job training from our very knowledgeable Sesame Engineers, one of whom will also be your professional Mentor. Training will cover all aspects of Sesame lifts, including hydraulics, electrics, design, manufacture, fault finding, individual workplace projects, materials and manufacture, statics and dynamics, drive systems, hysteresis, thermodynamics, electrical control systems, computer aided design (CAD), understanding drawings etc. Your work based experience will compliment your studies.

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Company benefits

Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, 20 days’ holiday (increases with length of employment) plus bank holidays and other benefits (Sesame ski trip (subsidised), cycle to work scheme.

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the 5 years, you will have a BEng (Hons) Degree in Electro-mechanical Engineering. We hope you will stay with Sesame, or you may decide to travel or experience other engineering companies. However, we really hope you return to Sesame.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SESAME ACCESS SYSTEMS LIMITED

Alison Lyons

alisonl@sesameaccess.com

07813982073

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323305.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 27 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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