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Engineering Apprentice

Employer
Sussex Skills Solutions
Location
Heathfield, East Sussex
Salary
£219.00 per week
Closing date
27 Aug 2021

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Sector
Apprenticeship , Engineering
Function
Apprenticeship
Contract Type
Apprenticeship
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage: £219.00
  • Working week: Shifts to be discussed at interview.
  • Total hours per week: 37.50
  • Expected duration: 24 months
  • Possible start date: 06 Sep 2021
  • Apprenticeship level: Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE)
  • Positions: 1 available

Working for a world-renowned company like ATE Aerotech will give you excellent career opportunities. As the apprentice you will gain understanding of all aspects of engineering. From electro/mechanical design through to technical drawings, metrology, calibration and control’s philosophy. ATE Aerotech has gained its reputation amongst many prestigious companies by being able to offer engineering solutions from the ground up. 

Tasks the apprentice will be required to undertake include:

  • Production and assembly of our standard parts
  • Fabrication prep work, including drilling, tapping and painting
  • Maintaining a clean and tiny workspace
  • Assisting in the machine shop when required using lathes, mills and so on
  • To assist senior engineers with calibration task
  • Assist with electrical and mechanical assembly both in the factory and on site
  • To read and produce basic engineering drawings 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • A keenness and willingness to learn
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Good communication skills

Personal qualities

  •  A keenness and willingness to learn 
  • Good communication skills
  • A general interest in how things work in an engineering environment
  • Able to undertake given tasks in an efficient manner
  • Good self-time management
  • Must be reliable and punctual 

Desired qualifications

  • Good GCSE results (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)in maths and English are desirable

Future prospects

  • A full time position with company and progression onto level 3 after successful completion of the level 2 apprenticeship

Things to consider

  • The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

ATE Aerotech, located in Heathfield East Sussex, are a world-renowned company specialising in force measurement and positioning systems for use predominantly in wind tunnel testing. The company is looking to hire an apprentice to help out our small specialist team of engineers. 

Employer

AERODYNAMIC TEST EQUIPMENT LIMITED

Address

Crown Technical Centre

Burwash Road

Heathfield

TN21 8QZ

Training

Training provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

  • Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • East Sussex College will provide the apprenticeship standard which will include the Diploma and  Functional Skills if required
  • East Sussex College will ensure Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative Level 2 (GCSE)

Company

Bringing an innovative approach to the delivery of apprenticeships and employer-focused skills training in the South East, East Sussex College Group is a joint venture between Sussex Downs College and Sussex Coast College Hastings.

East Sussex College Group is an apprenticeship and skills training specialist serving the whole of Sussex.

Did you know?

East Sussex College Group is a working partnership between Sussex Coast College Hastings and Sussex Downs College, and since launching, has worked with a number of businesses in the South East to help them utilise funding streams and create their own internal training programmes.

Plus, by drawing on decades of experience and expertise from staff at both colleges, East Sussex College Group is able to successfully match the right apprentice in a role that is right for the business and the individual.

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If you would like to find out more about how East Sussex College Group can help you, please get in touch on 030 300 39777, info@sussexskillssolutions.co.uk or at: www.sussexskillssolutions.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Company info
Telephone
030 300 39871
Location
ECAT House
Cross Levels Way
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
GB

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