Engineering apprentice

Description

Job description:

Turbine Surface Technologies (TST) are looking for an engineering apprentice to complete a level 6 manufacturing technology degree apprenticeship. TST are offering an exciting opportunity to join their dedicated Engineering team, who are an integral part of the business that provides Engineering support to the Operations Teams. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate to start their engineering career.

Role & responsibilities

The Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme at TSTL consists of the following placements in the engineering teams:

• Process Engineering
• Product Engineering
• Tooling Engineering (CAD)

During each rotation you will work closely with the department, supporting both day to day tasks and completing short projects whilst learning about the area. This will include tasks such as writing technical documents, statistical analysis of process data, problem investigation and resolution and tooling design and control. By utilising these skills you will provide technical support which will help resolve key business issues.

Skills required:

• Works well as a team member and builds effective working relationships with all levels
• The ability to develop self to be an effective team member and develop specialist skills

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• A keen interest in engineering and how things work
• The drive and determination to excel during a challenging apprenticeship
• Self-motivation to react to any issues as well as fulfilling planned role requirements
• A commitment, drive and willingness to learn
• Must have good attendance, be punctual and reliable

Employer description:

Established in 2000, Turbine Surface Technologies is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Chromalloy, providing specialist coatings solutions to state-of-the-art gas turbine components. Situated on Sherwood Business Park in Annesley, Nottingham.

Turbine Surface Technologies recognises that by building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. We believe employee diversity is an asset to our business. People of different age groups, backgrounds, genders and cultures, with a range of experiences and capabilities, help us understand and serve our customers and reach our business objectives.

Company Values:

• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values:
  • Operate Safely: Doing the right thing, safely and sustainably and not walking by when we can make a difference. Getting it right first time, saves time, minimises disruption and provides the best possible service.
  • Operate Openly with Customer Focus: We have a duty to work together and follow procedures to create the correct environment to deliver the right service. We listen and encourage openness, with views and opinions being valued. Believing we are good is not good enough, our customers must share our belief and share our successes, recognising what we say, we do.
  • Operate with Respect and Dignity: Treating people as we would want to be treated, with respect and patience and respecting diversity in our workforce and the communities in which we work.

Things to consider:

You will also be part of the TST culture which offers:

• Private health care scheme:
  • Mental health support- including free counselling sessions
  • Dental; reimbursement of dental work from an annual allowance, option to pay to upgrade cover
  • Free eye tests and reimbursement on glasses from annual allowance
• Bike to work scheme
• Enhanced Holiday entitlement related to length of service
• Free on- site parking with electric vehicle charging points
• Opportunity to be a part of production related bonus scheme
• Refer a friend reward scheme
• Day off work for your birthday

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 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 DM (Distinction Merit) level or above

• EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at D (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.

Apprenticeship applications are open for 2024.

Apply now.