Manufacturing Engineer​ Degree Apprentice

Description

Job description:

Laing O'Rourke Services Limited are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprentice to complete a Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer degree apprenticeship and join their team.

The apprentice will support the operations of a modern manufacturing facility, including applying their technical skills to overcome problems and finding solutions to make the production of precast elements more efficient. This will involve managing projects and initiatives to support manufacturing operations. The apprentice will also have exposure to lean techniques, engineering solutions and project co-ordination.

Role & responsibilities:

• Exposure to a variety of different departments to give a good insight on how MMC works
• Working alongside production teams initially to give an overview of process and manufacturing, exposing you to LEAN techniques and quality management systems
• Shadowing the engineers in the maintenance team to help understand how machines operate, work and are controlled. This will be exposure to electrical and mechanical principles. Learning and understanding about different maintenance strategies are developed, which will include shutdown planning and daily management systems.
• As the programme develops, the intention would be to start putting all the learned knowledge into delivering improvement projects across the facility with the aim of improving efficiencies across our manufacturing operation
• You will have a dedicated mentor providing regular feedback on your progress towards completing your apprenticeship
• You will also gain a broad-set of trade technical skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce, and construction professionals

Skills required:

• Good problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Good time-management skills

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Enthusiastic and ambitious
• An interest in Modern Methods of Construction
• A commitment and willingness to learn

Employer description:

Our purpose; which is to push the boundaries of what's possible in service of humanity; together with our values of care, integrity and courage are what make us unique in who we are and they drive the impact we want to have as a business in the world. At our core is the ambition to be a force of positive change in our industry.

Our strong culture stems from our family ownership and a passion to deliver projects that improve the lives of the communities they serve.

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.