Apprentice Technician - Mechanical / Electrical / Engineering

About the job

Job Title: Apprentice Technician - Mechanical /Electrical/ Engineering

Location: Nottingham.

Salary: £18,898 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Fixed term

Closing Date: Thursday 18^th May 2023.

The University of Nottingham is a leading Russell Group university providing an exceptional research-led education and an outstanding student experience for our students, who are consistently targeted by leading graduate employers. We deliver world-leading research that transforms lives, improves societies, and shapes the future.

The Positions:

As part of our annual Faculty's Apprenticeship Training Program, we have four exciting opportunities in the Faculty of Engineering to join the government's level 4 Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.

This is a great chance for you to grow your career in Engineering and we will support and help you to develop the skills, experience and knowledge you will need to succeed.

You will undertake a full time 4-year Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering commencing on 1st September 2023.

You will receive practical training in the faculty's extensively equipped workshops/laboratories and broad-based training on a range of standard/specialised engineering processes, instrumentation, test and measurement, all from our experienced and qualified engineering technicians.

Over the first 6-8 months you will undertake basic training followed by focused specialist training within designated teams and facilities across the faculty, allowing you to build your new practical skills and knowledge in specialist engineering disciplines.

There will be opportunities for you over the apprenticeship period to learn and train on a wide range of cutting-edge engineering technologies and disciplines including:

• CNC machining including CAD/CAM
• Rig design, build and modification.
• Materials testing and characterisation.
• Other engineering processes/areas as needed.

Your formal academic training for the Higher Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard programme will be over a 4-year period and will be achieved via a day release program at a HE College specific to your needs where you will be expected to progress to HNC level in mechanical/electrical engineering disciplines.

Qualifications to be undertaken will include: 

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
• Internal training courses relevant to role
• Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

You should have, or be expected to achieve a minimum of ONE of the following sections: 

• Five GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science - grades 4 & above (old equivalent grades C & above)
• A/AS levels in relevant subjects to include mathematics and a science.
• Have previous work experience or employment in engineering at Level 3

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn new skills/techniques working within a team of highly skilled and supportive technicians. You will have the ability to show attention to detail and rise to the challenge this fantastic opportunity presents. We are keen to receive applications from those currently underrepresented in Engineering in the UK, such as women and those from minority ethnic backgrounds.

You are invited to apply for this opportunity through the University of Nottingham website until 12th June 2023.

Further Information:

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Engineer, Junior Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Design Engineer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Civil Design Engineer, Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Facilities, Engineer, Engineering, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Engineering Maintenance, Multi Skilled Electrical Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Multi-skilled Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Engineer, Technical Engineer, Electrical Services Technician, Commercial Electrician, will also be considered for this role.