Level 3 Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

Brief Description

We are looking for one Mechanical Apprentice, to work at our Dorket Head Factory, Arnold, Nottingham in the UK. To apply, follow this link to apply through [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s page: https://www.ibstockplc.co.uk/careers/vacancy-details/?Category=Early%2520Careers&Advert=z1nROmnQw4dCnrft2e22VQ%3D%3D

Qualifications Required

• 3 or more GCSE’s at Grade 4-9, especially in Maths, English, Science
• Desirable to have: Product Design or ICT

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Must have a positive approach to work
• Want to participate in a team environment
• Be able to use your initiative
• Flexible and Punctual

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills, able to demonstrate a clear interest in working in the manufacturing sector
• Practical, good with your hands, someone who likes getting their hands dirty, who is up for a challenge.
• Competent use of software packages, including word, spread sheets and email.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a range of tasks competing for attention. Good interpersonal skills

Training to be Provided

This 4 year programme will include:

• Engineering Basic Skills training – off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
• A Technical Certificate (BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Engineering)
• In house training in line with your requirements.

Future Prospects

Successful completion of the Apprenticeship leads to your new role as a qualified engineer within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

There is potential for the right candidates to move into a Management or a Technical role, fully supported by a Continuous Professional Development programme within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Vacancy Detail

Please note that Make UK are administering this recruitment through [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s recruitment page. To apply, please copy and paste this link into a new browser to be taken to their advert page: https://www.ibstockplc.co.uk/careers/vacancy-details/?Category=Early%2520Careers&Advert=z1nROmnQw4dCnrft2e22VQ%3D%3D

As well as training and qualifications, you will also be paid a competitive rate of pay and be eligible for benefits, including a defined contribution pension scheme. We will also support your continuing professional development after you have qualified.

As a Mechanical Apprentice, you will be supporting the Engineers with the maintenance of the plant and equipment within the factory and undertake preventative maintenance tasks.
• It is essential that you have a practical hands-on approach to completing these tasks and you will need good organisational skills to enable you to manage the range of tasks competing for attention.
• At college you will be studying subjects to give you the appropriate knowledge and skills to carry out these tasks such as Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Techniques, Applications of Mechanical Systems and Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices to name but a few.
• You will enter information into a planned maintenance system, and you will support the collection and analysis of production data, so computer skills will be essential.
• You will be responsible for familiarising yourself with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Policies and Procedures in your particular area, and to work within the Health and Safety parameters within the factory.

Other Information

You will be staying in Birmingham all week during your first year, in a hotel, with the other apprentices.
Once your apprenticeship has finished you will be expected to work shifts including nights

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including: 
• Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) - Engineering Basic Skills training – off the job full time
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) 
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – BTEC Diploma or City & Guilds

During the first year you will attend Make UK Training School full time studying the BTEC Level 3 together with hands-on practical activities to complete your Level 2 Diploma. This first year will require you to stay in Birmingham during term time. (All travel and hotel costs are covered by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]).
Once you have passed the Gateway Assessment you progress into your second year which is based at the factory with block release to Make UK to continue with your BTEC Level 3 Diploma.
During your third and fourth year you will be based in the factory putting your newly gained skills and knowledge into practice and completing your Level 3 Diploma.
The final year also includes your End-Point Assessment which once successfully completed leads to your new role within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a qualified Mechanical Engineer.

In addition you will also gain other industry relevant qualifications such as:
• LEEA Accredited Lifting and Slinging