About the company:Parker Meggitt are a top player in aerospace tech, crafting systems for planes and high-tech markets globally......
About the company:
Parker Meggitt are a top player in aerospace tech, crafting systems for planes and high-tech markets globally. By joining the team, you’ll help shape a better future through engineering breakthroughs. At Parker Meggitt, you'll grow personally and professionally, collaborating with top talent, innovating new tech, and tackling the world's biggest engineering puzzles.
About the role:
Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll learn a wide breadth of skills including engineering principles and theory to help you understand ‘why’ things work, as well as hands on machine use as you explore ‘how’ they work. With exposure to various engineering machinery such as milling machines, lathes, and electro-pneumatic systems, you'll build a strong foundation of engineering knowledge.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
Manual fitting
A breadth of engineering machinery, including milling, lathes, electro, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and many more
Mechanical assemblies and maintenance of mechanical systems
The preparation and use of industrial robots
Basic principles and techniques of Computer Aided Design (CAD)
The applications and principles of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Please note: Due to high demand this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. To avoid missing out on this opportunity, we recommend submitting your application ASAP.
Training
About the apprenticeship…
Alongside your day role, you will work to complete Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship with a specified external training provider. This will give you the knowledge, training and external approval to do your job effectively. This apprenticeship duration is approximately 4 years in duration.
Qualifications required
In order to apply you must have…
Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths
The right to work in the UK
Been a UK/EU/EAA resident for the past three years or more prior to starting the course
Left full time education when the apprenticeship you are applying for is due to start
Skills required
To succeed in this role you need to…
Be curious and motivated with ability to learn quickly and a desire to succeed
Be able to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Hold strong verbal and written communication skills
Be well-organised, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
Be able to work independently
Hold strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Prospects
What does the future look like?
After completing the programme, performance pending, you may successfully transition into a permanent position with the team/business you have worked in as an apprentice.
Qualification / Standard : ST0457 Engineering technician
Duration 3.5 Years
