Engineering Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

Day One (Medical Production) -Spent as part of medical assembly team:

• Processing of medical production orders
• Stock allocation of required components to fulfil production orders
• Assembly of medical devices through entire lifecycle of production line, gaining a comprehensive understanding of each product and component
• Testing of medical devices to CE Standards
• Completion and closure of production orders

Day Two (Conversion Production) -Spent as part of converting assembly team:

• Processing of conversion production orders
• Stock allocation of required components to fulfil production orders
• Assembly of conversion machines through entire lifecycle of machine build, gaining a comprehensive understanding of each product and component
• Testing of conversion machines post build stage
• Completion and closure of production orders

Day Three:

• College attendance at Colchester Institute

Day Four (Printing Production) -Spent as part of printing assembly team:

• Processing of printing production orders
• Stock allocation of required components to fulfil production orders
• Assembly of print circulator machines through entire lifecycle of machine build, gaining a comprehensive understanding of each product and component
• Testing of print circulator machines post build stage
• Completion and closure of production orders

Day Five (alternating weeks)

Production Management - Spent as part of the production management team:

• Processing of all production orders
• Processing of purchase orders
• Completion and closure of production orders

Engineering Management -Spent as part of the engineering management team:

• Maintaining Bills of Materials & change control
• New Development & Product Design Process
• Production Support

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard
• Qualifications include: Level 4 HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing
• College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Development within business, undertaking internship style training throughout entire business, development within individual departments
• Chosen route for progression through business leading to more senior position and career development either within production or back-office routes

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Interest in engineering

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent maths and English (Grade 9-4/A*-C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths, science and/or Level 3 Engineering (Grade Grade C or above/Pass) Essential

Things to consider

The apprentice will work closely with fellow MGE employees as part of a small team. This leads to very varied work and involvement in all areas of MGE. Flexibility to support in any area of the business as and when required.