Apprentice Technician – Mechanical

As part of our annual Faculty’s Apprenticeship Training Program, we have an exciting opportunity 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 Engineering commencing on 1st September 2025.

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 FE College specific to your needs, where you will be expected to progress to HNC/HTQ level in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications to be undertaken will include:

• EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• Higher National Certificate (HNC/HTQ) Level 4 Mechanical Engineering
• Internal training courses relevant to role

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

• A/AS levels in relevant subjects to include mathematics and a science. 

OR

• Five GCSEs in English, Maths, and a Science – grades 4 & above (old equivalent grades C & above)

OR

• Have previous work experience/employment in engineering or training at Level 2

You are an enthusiastic individual who is 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. 

What we offer

·         A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

·         Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week on a fixed term contract until 1 September 2029

·         Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

·         We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities

·         You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

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 2nd June 2025.

The post is offered on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2029. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). 

For more information:   

https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice                                                       

http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/ 

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