We are offering a 4 year Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship specifically tailored to our Die Maintenance Department (toolmaking and die maintenance). Working for a world class steel pressing company Unipres UK Limited – this apprenticeship is specifically aimed at developing the next generation of Maintenance Technicians.
Apprenticeship Salary – £15,065.04 a year (Yearly pay increase)
Training provider: Hartlepool College of Further Education
Working week
Year 1: College – 8:30am – 15:30pm (Transport provided from Unipres Sunderland throughout year 1 to Training Provider)
Years 2 – 4: Onsite – 6:45am – 15:03pm (permanent day shift) College Day Release – 9:00am – 16:00pm
Total hours per week: 39
Expected duration: 4 years
Possible start date: 02 Sep 2024
Positions: 5 positions available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Year 1 of the apprenticeship:
- 5 days off the job training at a specialist Training Provider – learning both practical and theoretical skills in engineering.
Year 2 until the completion of the apprenticeship:
- 4 days on the job training based at the plant with continued studies – 1 day a week with a specialist Training Provider.
- Die Maintenance (fixing and maintaining the tools that go into the presses – mechanically biased).
- Repairing and maintaining press tools using the stamping of steel components
- You will learn how to use milling machines, lathes, surface grinders and specialist welding techniques.
- Hand tools such as hacksaws, files and pneumatic grinders.
This apprenticeship is specifically tailored to the Tool & Die pathway.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The successful candidates will gain a full Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Standard – pathway Tool & Die Maintenance. You will work alongside other talented technicians within our Die Maintenance Department gaining the relevant skills.
The qualifications the apprentice will receive are as follows:
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- Level 2 Award Foundation Phase Gateway Assessment
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Tool & Die Maintenance
- Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology (QCF)
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Apprentices can progress into full-time work with opportunities to progress through the ranks. Option to progress education further by completing a HNC Level of study. (Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 4).
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Time Management
- Attendance
- Self-motivated
- Prioritise workload
- Work under own initiative
Qualifications:
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or C and above) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or C and above) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Science (Combined/Separate) (Grade 4 or C and above) essential
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Apprentices can progress into full-time work with opportunities to progress through the ranks. Option to progress education further by completing a HNC Level of study. (Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 4).
What can we offer you?
- Annual holiday entitlement of 26 days and 8 Bank Holiday (company shut down in summer and Christmas)
- Training and development opportunities
- Free onsite car park
- Free electric car charging points on site
- Car lease scheme
- Pension (GPP) 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer
- Life Assurance 4x pensionable pay (after 1 years service for GPP members)
- Private healthcare
- On-site occupational health support
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Profit share
- Sports and social club
- Long service awards
- Monthly prize draw
- On- site canteen
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