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Apprentice Technician – Mechanical (Fixed term)

Engineering

As part of our annual Faculty’s Apprenticeship Training Program, we have two 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 (36.25 hours) 4-year Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering commencing on 2nd September 2024. 

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 engineering. Qualifications to be undertaken will include: 

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
• BTEC Level 3 in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• Higher National Certificate (HNC) 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. 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 30th May 2024.

For more information: 

Visit the apprenticeship website for more information about the scheme and our technical careers website to learn what our technicians do.

Please note that from 1st May the salary for this level will increase to £23,736.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Andrew Hallam, tel:- 0115 7486 425 Or email andrew.hallam@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We 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. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

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We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process.

We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.

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This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

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