Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Developing core workshop engineering skills
• Understanding and using machine data to formulate improvement plans
• Understand the importance of Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Develop Solid Works skills
• Working as part of Capital acquisition projects

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

• B(Eng) Mechanical Engineering (Level 6)
• You will study at the University of Chichester (Bognor Campus) one and a half days a week

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Investment in people is key to Welland's development. This apprenticeship is structured to give a full engineering insight to operations, performance, and improvement. The skills and experienced gained throughout the apprenticeship are hoped to form the base structure of a career of an individual that can add value to the company's growth. During the last year of the apprenticeship future plans and opportunities would be discussed with the individual.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, focused, Reliable, Proactive

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent n/a (Grade C or above in 3 subjects) Essential
Other BTEC Vocational Qualification (Grade Level 3 PASS) Essential
Other Level 3 Apprenticeship (Grade PASS) Essential

Things to consider

Travel for work/to attend day release