Workshop apprentice

Description

Job description:

S3 ID Ltd are looking for a Workshop apprentice to complete a Level 3 in Engineering Fitting apprenticeship. The purpose of this role is to be trained to carry out technical duties in the workshop. The candidate will be responsible to the Workshop Supervisor for all day-to-day duties, and responsible to the Solutions Delivery Manager for overall individual performance.

Role & responsibilities

As a Workshop Apprentice you will:

• Attend training
• Complete all assignments set
• Work as part of the workshop team
• Attend any training required
• Liaise with your mentor

You will support the work of the Workshop Technician, and, under supervision, carry out the following tasks once you have sufficient training and knowledge:

Technical duties

• Standard Components
  • Prepare documents, drawings and photos
  • Carry out incoming QA of components from external vendors
• Customer Solutions
  • Build non-standard parts and components, cabinets, wiring harnesses and other project-related hardware from drawings and documents created by the Engineers as instructed by Project Managers
  • Connect and configure components, products, and sub-systems for solutions together into the solutions that will go through final acceptance testing with the end customer ensuring the connections are completed from the drawings and documents created by the Solutions Engineers
  • Ensure QA standards are met

General You will:

• Make decisions at the appropriate time taking into account the situation, priorities and constraints
• Produce work on time and to a consistently high standard
• Set a positive example to team members through professional diligence and a positive attitude

Skills required:

• Ability to work with people from a range of backgrounds Knowledge & Skills
• Numerate and able to complete Functional Skills Maths
• Literate and able to complete Functional Skills English
• IT literate and able to complete Functional Skills ICT
• An interest in S3 ID products and services
• An interest in electronics and engineering
• An understanding of the importance of Health and Safety
• Good practical skills
• Good communication skills

The Workshop Apprentice is expected to assume other responsibilities and undertake other tasks as may be reasonably requested.

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Work on own initiative as necessary
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Builds good working relationships at all levels
• A passionate approach to work with a desire to achieve
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Acts in accordance with the vision of S3 ID
• A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training

Employer description:

Here at S3 ID we pride ourselves on our knowledge, experience and expertise. Our culture is an intricate mix of our mission, values, ethics, and the overall work environment where safety and quality is at the heart. S3 ID has a longstanding history providing safety and security solutions for hazardous and explosive environments.

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:

Advanced Apprenticeships entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

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

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.

Apprenticeship applications are open for 2024.

Apply now.