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Apprentice R&D Test Engineer KENSA HEAT PUMPS LTD
Kensa Heat Pumps are seeking a positive and motivated individual to join their engineering team at their site in Truro. This is an excellent opportunity to work and train with this reputable national company and gain recognised engineering qualifications.
Closing date: 15 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,440.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
18 Jul 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000058654
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven apprentice looking to begin their career in Engineering.
You will work as part of the R&D Test team developing new and existing products, bringing in fresh ideas you will ensure we maintain and expand our cutting-edge products through rigorous and thorough testing to regulatory standards.
The chosen candidate will work closely with the Senior Test Engineer as part of a small and agile team within a rapidly expanding company.
The successful candidate will acquire the following responsibilities:
- Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the Instruction of skilled technical staff.
- To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the department.
- To undertake and successfully complete a suitable college course throughout the employment period.
- To develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments from verbal instructions and drawings to a high degree of precision.
- To maintain and to ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace and laboratory areas.
- To be a positive ambassador of Kensa at all times.
- To work at all times in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to follow all company procedures and guidelines which assist this.
- To work at all times in accordance with the company’s Dignity and Diversity policy.
- To undertake such other duties as may be required within the general scope of the job.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will be working towards a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor.
You will be required to attend Cornwall College Camborne on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.
Mandatory qualifications will include:
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications: - Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
- Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The opportunity for employment and a career at Kensa Heat Pumps.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Design Technology (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
KENSA HEAT PUMPS LTD
Address
MOUNT WELLINGTON
CHACEWATER
TRURO
TR4 8RJ
Training
Training provider
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Contact
Abbie
01209616422
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
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