Mechanical design apprentice

Description

Job description:

Primetals Technologies Limited are looking for a Mechanical design apprentice to complete a Level 6 apprenticeship.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to become an Apprentice in an Engineering design environment with a developing bias to Mechanical discipline? As part of an Apprenticeship with us, you will be included in our internal development programme, giving you access to further training and mentoring. Candidates will undertake a higher-level Apprenticeship to gain the relevant qualifications required for their chosen role.

Role & responsibilities

• To develop knowledge in the technology by interfacing with other departments and participating in the learning program to become an active member of the organisation
• To develop knowledge in the technology by interfacing with other departments and participating in the learning program to become an active member of the organisation
• To broaden the apprentice’s knowledge of the business a period of time is spent in different departments. This helps to gain experience and understanding of technologies and working practices
• Develop Engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and reports while communicating this effectively and competently to more senior staff that enable decisions and design considerations to be made by internal and external customers from the output of the findings
• Broaden core key skills and drive

Skills required:

• Ability to multitask
• Prioritise work accordingly
• Be curious and driven 

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Able to multi-task and prioritise work effectively
• Have a genuine interest and curiosity as how machines work rather than a purely hands-on approach
• Enthusiastic and driven to achieve set targets 

Employer description:

Primetals Technologies, Limited, headquartered in London, is a worldwide leading engineering, plant-building and lifecycle partner for the metals industry.

The company offers a complete technology, product and service portfolio that includes the integrated electrics, automation and environmental solutions. This covers every step of the iron and steel production chain that extends from the raw materials to the finished product – in addition to the latest rolling solutions for the nonferrous metals sector.

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 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.