Apprentice Engineer

Description

Job description:

Leviat Limited are looking for an Apprentice engineer to complete a Level 6 Control Systems Engineer apprenticeship and join their team.

The candidate will become a ‘subject matter expert’ with the potential capability to repair, maintain and optimise our increasing technical-manufacturing methodologies. 

Role & responsibilities:

Production

• Shadow established engineers through one-to-one mentoring and coaching activities
• To be assigned projects, from concept through development, installation, commissioning and ultimate production handover
• Become ‘subject matter experts’ and gain extensive experience of current and new automation technologies
• To underpin Leviat’s commitment to labour reduction, cost reduction and continuous improvement
• To significantly reduce dependence upon external support companies, bringing expertise and dependence inhouse
• Support improved ‘customer satisfaction’ through improved flexibility and reduced reaction times
• Be ready to pass on knowledge to others, including the next cohort of future apprentices

Quality

• Adhere to Leviat quality procedure ensuring products are manufactured to an appropriate standard and products conform to specified tolerances or company tolerances where un-specified
• Ensure all quality procedures are maintained and adhered to
• To ensure level of work is performed to appropriate standards first time
• Report and investigate any non -conforming work and take corrective action using Opex principles

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all personal obligations under Health & Safety legislation and adhere to Company H&S policies and procedures, whilst working within and striving to improve the CRH Lifesaving rules
• Abide by site H&S policies and procedures, with special consideration for safe systems of work and practices
• Conduct machinery checks, safety audits, risk assessments and safety tours
• Review, report and investigate any incident in the cell including near misses or any unsafe situation immediately to H&S manager, and take corrective action to prevent re-occurrence

Operational Excellence

• To promote an environment of continuous improvement
• Actively promote application of Op-ex principles and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and/or practices
• Ensure best practice is applied in order to maximise material yield, productivity and optimise tool life

Flexibility

• To ensure the company is flexible in its approach to utilising skill and knowledge in order to benefit the business when the need arises
• Where the candidate possesses the relevant skills and knowledge, or following suitable training, be flexible enough to perform any other reasonable duties in order to support the business

Skills required:

• Excellent attention to detail and precision in work
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good time management skills

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Flexible and cooperative attitude combined with a strong work ethic
• Aptitude to develop and gain new skills
• Capable of working on your own initiative as well as part of a close team

Employer description:

Leviat is a global leader for engineered solutions and innovative products that enable safer, faster, stronger, more sustainable construction.

Our values
At the core of every promise we make and every project we undertake.

Safety: Above everything else. Integrity: We do the right thing. Collaboration: We are stronger together. Customer Focus: We put our customer at the heart of it all. Innovation: We find a better way.

Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study.  You will return to your workplace one Friday per month.  After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Qualification Requirements:

Degree Apprenticeship entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

You will need one of the following:

• A minimum of two A-Levels at grade B or above, including a mathematical-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or an additional mathematics-related subject
• An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at Distinction Merit (DM) level or above
• EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at Distinction level
• Equivalent qualifications, such as Technical Levels at DM or above.

Candidates with an HND or Foundation Degree or who have completed the second year of a degree in a relevant subject can be assessed for direct entry onto the 2nd or 3rd year of the programme (BEng top-up), but 1st year entry or an alternative pathway may still be recommended.

Candidates who have not studied in the UK can submit transcripts for qualifications equivalent to level 3 which the admissions panel will review and may be taken in lieu of the specified qualifications.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete the AMRC Training Centre and employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.

If you are uncertain about whether your qualifications meet the entry tariff for the degree apprenticeship, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk.

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