As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Main Role Duties / Scope:
Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure machines are in safe working condition for production.
Contribute to preventative maintenance development and maintenance schedules.
Respond to breakdowns in a timely manner and identify route cause(s) of the breakdown and implement the corrective solution where possible. If this is not possible, the matter needs to be escalated as a priority.
All machines must be left in a safe condition and if the maintenance work is not completed, the machine and immediate area must be cordoned off accordingly and left in a safe manner.
Safe systems of work must be always used to prevent injury and damage to plant, machinery and equipment.
Responsible for maintaining the shift log and to pass unfinished work over the next shift following the correct shift handover process.
Respond effectively to any environmental incidents and be part of emergency response team to the plant, machinery and equipment safe.
Maintain the relevant maintenance stores inventory Ensure 5S standards are maintained including keeping own work area tidy and free from clutter.
Log work completed on the maintenance system cards.
Completed preventative maintenance results sheets and action any remedial work required.
Training:Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Training Units will cover:
Assembling and testing fluid power systems.
Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits.
Preparing and using lathes for turning operations.
Preparing and using milling machines.
Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system.
Conducting business improvement activities.
Training Outcome:There is potential for permanent employment upon the successful completion of your apprenticeship.Employer Description:WHS Plastics successfully operates in a highly competitive global marketplace, partnering with major international companies in a variety of market segments including automotive, electronics, extrusion, industrial, off highway, packaging, metal pressings and hygiene products. We have a strong UK footprint supporting some of the UK's biggest brands along with an overseas facility supplying blue chip global companies. The core of our business is the design and manufacturing of injection mouldings ranging from high quality functional parts, to complex assemblies featuring added value elements such as painting and foiling processes, for both interior and exterior automotive components. To complement these skills, we advise customers on material choices, the use of technical polymers and recyclable materials. We also manufacture high quality injection moulding tools, assembly equipment and a wide range of metal pressings. When dealing with customers we always deliver measurable benefits to differentiate our offerings from the competition.Working Hours :Shifts rotate on a weekly basis: Mornings: Monday - Thursday, 05:30 - 13:50 and Friday, 05:40 - 11:30. Afternoons: Monday - Thursday, 13:40 - 21:50 and Friday, 11:20 - 17:10. Fixed nightshift: Monday - Thursday, 21:40 - 05:50 and Friday, 17:00 - 22:50.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
**During the first year of the apprenticeship, you will be studying at college and will be paid for this. After the first year, you will transition to working full-time and attend college one day a week.**
Duties will include:
To assist the Faculty Laboratories and Technical Support team for all activities relating to electronic engineering.
To ensure services are aligned with the University’s strategies and the changing demands of the users and technological and service developments.
To assist support technicians with producing teaching, demonstration, and research equipment. Operate complex technical equipment. Ensure equipment is maintained, serviced and repaired. Diagnose and rectify faults.
Ensure current and future consumable needs are maintained to meet demand.
To follow and maintain processes for the planning, production, integration and deployment of teaching and research materials for modern electronics education.
To work within service level agreements and KPls as promoted by the Faculty Technical Support Management structure.
To ensure service users' queries are dealt with in an appropriate, effective, and timely fashion and that all support requests are correctly and accurately recorded.
To prepare practical electronic kits and supply.
To develop new electronic kits in-house.
To manufacture specific electronic teaching equipment.
To troubleshoot the faulty electronic equipment in the lab.
Housekeeping of electronic component stores.
To maintain and prepare the Power lab.
To design PCB’s using CAD.
Manufacturing of PCB using mechanical CNC routing.
Ad hoc support requirements including general housekeeping, storage of equipment and lab management.
To establish and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues within the University at all levels and with external organisations and individuals.
To use judgment and initiative to resolve common and infrequent problems that may arise.
To identify the priorities that the service must support, particularly with regard to the student experience.
Act as a member of the University security incident response group on behalf of the Faculty of Engineering and Science.
Training:The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Electrical Pathway Apprenticeship standard qualification. Training Outcome:
Possible full-time employment for the right candidate
Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers.
If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.
As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Key interest in Engineering,Reliable,Willing to learn....Read more...
The Apprentice Production Manager post would suit a post grad or current theatre professional seeking a change of direction into Production Management. The successful apprentice will be given mentoring and assessment to help them grow professionally in a supportive environment. Technical Apprenticeships at CFT are hands-on paid working roles, learning all the skills required of an Assistant Production Manager, equipping you to enter the industry after the fixed 2-year term. You will receive a nationally recognised qualification in production management, whilst working with some of the most eminent industry professionals in the country.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Technical Director with the production of drawings, paperwork and specifications and such other tasks as may be required
Support visiting production managers with technical information, processing of orders and payments, collection and delivery of materials and equipment and undertaking on-stage fit up work as required
Work collaboratively alongside the technical departments at CFT to assist in their work to develop and maintain production and technical skills required to work as a Production Manager
Where opportunity arises, take on the role of Assistant Production Manager to visiting production managers, managing tasks nominated by them and deputising for them when required
Take on the role of Production Manager on a nominated project or production in order to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program
To undertake work experience and/or placements with other theatres and organisations across the country
Produce and distribute technical design documentation and information to theatre departments, creative team members, external and specialist contractors
Assist stage management teams on individual shows with preparation for rehearsals including plans, materials, mark outs, vehicle loading and transport requirements
Prepare and maintain model boxes, and organise their delivery and collection for creative team members
Undertake technical drawing tasks for various departments, including undertaking surveys and measurements, developing existing plans, creating plans, section and 3D views
Assist in the safe and effective management of theatre stores, maintain storage systems and keep a tidy workspace
When required, work on live performances, developing and undertaking site management, show operation roles, creating and working to a cue sheet and performing day-to-day pre-show maintenance and checks
Collaborate on the ongoing development of Theatre Greenbook practices and advocate for sustainability in theatre productions
Attend Chichester College seminar online regularly to complete a higher Apprenticeship
To complete coursework as set out by the College and submit these in a timely manner as requested
Collect evidence of your work in the form of photographs, videos, notes, paperwork and plans to form a professional portfolio for submission at the end point assessment
Undertake an end point assessment at the end of the Apprenticeship
If required, undertake a re-sit exam for the end point assessment if you are unsuccessful on your first attempt
Training:Creative Industries Production Manager L7 Apprenticeship Working alongside experienced colleagues to learn all aspects of production management.Training Outcome:All previous CFT apprentices have gone on to work professionally across the Performing Arts industry, including on tours and in the West End, in a variety of roles.Employer Description:Chichester Festival Theatre is a world-class theatre whose mission is to bring together people from all walks of life, providing a space where experiences are created and shared, and where everyone can find their place. Placing creativity at the heart of everything we do, put simply our aim is to inspire and delight everyone we meet.Working Hours :6 days per week including unsocial hours and learning.Skills: Knowledge of CAD/Vectorworks,3D model software experience,Lighting and sound engineering,Hard working,Previous theatre experience,Ambitious,Punctual,Team Player,Willing to learn,Displays intuition,proactive in approach,creative thinker,Displays leadership skills,Technical drawing ability,Excellent communication,Organisation skills,Enthusiastic,Committed,Flexible attitude to work,Professional,Presentable,Confident,Works Independently,Computer Literate....Read more...
You will work as an Apprentice Mechanical Technician. You will be required to complete a three-and-a-half-year training programme that will cover all aspects of the role delivered through in-house training, alongside day-release or other distance learning methods delivered by Abingdon & Witney college.
The apprenticeship includes an exciting opportunity to work across all the different mechanical workshops in the Engineering Department, workshops which support research in biomedical, turbo machinery, materials testing and various other areas of research. The university supports travel to different sites as required.
Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties.
This job includes the following hazard-specific or safety-critical duties that will require successful pre-employment health screening through our Occupational Health Department before the successful candidate can commence work:
Work with sensitisers/work requiring health surveillance.
Regular manual handling.
Safety-critical work (refer to the Hazards' checklist for specific examples).
All tasks will be at a level appropriate to the apprentice’s developing skills, under the guidance of the Head of Workshop.
All skill areas will involve the identification, planning and performing of mechanical technician tasks across the Department, including the operation of specialist machinery. The apprentice will also support all aspects of the day-to-day running of the workshop. The apprentice will be supervised at all times when in workshops.
Key Duties:
Learn to use a wide range of machine tools, including three-axis CNC/manual milling machines and two-axis CNC/manual lathes.
Learn to use a wide range of workshop equipment, including precision measuring instruments, lathes, milling machines, grinders, power saws, hand tools and sheet metal equipment.
Assist with preparing drawings from sketches and discussions with researchers using Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs.
Take stage-by-stage instructions from an experienced workshop technician in order to complete basic technician tasks independently.
Liaise with staff in other workshops to develop confidence and interpersonal skills. Engage with academics, researchers, staff and students to offer advice on potential engineering solutions.
Update/maintain a logbook of work/projects carried out in line with the requirements of the apprenticeship.
Support students in taught sessions, where appropriate.
Support Outreach and STEM activities, as well as University Open days.
Assist with maintaining, servicing, and repairing workshop machinery and equipment when required.
Check and maintain operating efficiency and cleanliness of tools, apparatus and workshop premises.
Comply with Health & Safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
Understand and record time and materials used on projects.
Log details from customers and assist with providing quotes.
Answer telephone calls, emails, handle routine enquiries and take messages as required.
Meet at regular intervals with the head of the workshop to monitor progress.
Attend training college to ensure that the required academic levels are achieved, and are on target to finish the course within the agreed time.
Training:You will complete the L2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard as below:
Duration:
13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
Work-based training with your employer
Day release during term time (approximately 2 days a week for 1 year)
Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
Off-the-job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
Practical assessment
Professional discussion
This will be followed by the L3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard on successful completion of level 2.Training Outcome:Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.Employer Description:We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 16,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles.
Our apprentices are never on their own and will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.
We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.Working Hours :Monday-Friday, 36.5hrs pw. Regular weekday hours are to be confirmed. This is a 16-month Level 2 apprenticeship, moving on to a further Level 3 apprenticeship within a 3.5-year fixed term employment contract.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Willing to learn new skills,Safety conscious,Positive attitude,Strong work ethic,Passion for engineering....Read more...
