Engineering apprenticeships
Our multi-skilled engineering apprenticeships are designed to create the engineers of the future. Would you like to study for an engineering qualification, learn practical skills, gain on-the-job experience and get paid at the same time?
Based at either Ware (Herts), Worthing (Sussex), Maidenhead (Berks), Slough (Berks), Barnard Castle (Durham), Ulverston (Cumbria), Irvine or Montrose (Scotland).
What will the apprenticeship offer me?
Our multi-skilled engineering apprenticeships offer the chance to study towards nationally recognised qualifications while gaining valuable, paid work experience. All engineering apprentices work towards an Advanced Apprenticeship in engineering manufacture - and if you show the qualities we are looking for, you may be offered the opportunity to go on to study for an HNC, HND or degree in engineering.
What will the programme be like?
Our engineering apprenticeship lasts up to four years. In the first year, you’ll spend most of your time at college, studying theory elements of the apprenticeship and gaining some practical workshop experience. In subsequent years, you’ll complete a series of job rotations in engineering teams across the site.
Your rotations may include time in manufacturing, packaging, utilities and facilities, and automation and control – depending on where you are based. At the beginning of each rotation, you’ll be set a series of learning objectives, so you’ll know what’s expected of you. After the first year you’ll continue to attend college at least one day a week working towards your Advanced Apprenticeship in engineering manufacture.
Your on-the-job training will include attending and root causing breakdowns, carrying out routine maintenance as well as assisting in the design, testing and commissioning of new equipment.
What will I learn?
We place huge importance on personal and professional development. You'll learn a huge amount and take on new challenges, while enhancing your technical or functional expertise and improving your business knowledge.
For example, you’ll learn how to analyse equipment data, identify trends, and suggest and implement improvements. You'll gain priceless communication, planning, organising, problem-solving, teamwork, confidence and networking skills.
Where can I do my apprenticeship?
Our multi-skilled engineering apprenticeships are available across the UK at sites including:
- Montrose (Scotland) - Application Deadline 1st March
- Irvine (Scotland) - Application Deadline 18th March
- Ware (Herts) - Application Deadline 18th March
- Barnard Castle (Durham) - Application Deadline 18th March
- Ulverston (Cumbria) - Application Deadline 20th March
- Worthing (Sussex) – Application Deadline 31st March
- Maidenhead (Berks) - Application Deadline 31st March
- Slough (Berks) - Application Deadline 31st March
Do I have the skills?
Are you interested in how things work and do you enjoy learning new skills? We’re looking for practical individuals with a willingness to learn and extend their engineering skills, as well as a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a passion for all things engineering –
To become one of our multi-skilled engineering apprentices, you’ll also need:
- a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above, including a grade B or equivalent in maths and a science or engineering subject (please state your predicted grade in your application if you have yet to receive your result)
When can I start?
Our multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship scheme starts in September 2013.
How can I apply?
Please complete the following online application form and we will contact you in due course.
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