Apprenticeship - Maintenance Engineering

We are looking for candidates to join our Maintenance Apprenticeship scheme. The scheme includes the first-year off-site training at Birmingham Met College during which you will work towards your Practical Foundation Engineering Skills and commence your Foundation Degree in Manufacturing (Some Level 3 BTEC Units May be required in year one to bridge Knowledge to Foundation Degree). When you return to the company in your second year, you will begin your competence development element which will involve being budded up with an experienced engineer to apply the knowledge and skills learnt within our state-of-the-art facility. During your second year, you will attend college on a day release basic to complete your foundation degree. In year three and four you will attend Birmingham City University to undertake “Top Up” units towards your Degree in Manufacturing Engineering – BEng (Hons). End Point Assessment will generally take place during the start of the fifth year. You will be given full support to achieve your career targets and aspirations.

Responsibilities

Join the Maintenance Apprenticeship scheme; Complete first-year off-site training at Birmingham Met College; Work towards Practical Foundation Engineering Skills; Commence Foundation Degree in Manufacturing; Complete competence development element with an experienced engineer; Attend college on day release to complete foundation degree; Undertake Top Up units towards Degree in Manufacturing Engineering – BEng (Hons) at Birmingham City University; Complete End Point Assessment during the start of the fifth year

Requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade A-C or 5 or above, including Mathematics (Higher Paper), English, and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject; A Levels at grade C or above in both a Mathematical based subject and a Science, Technology, Engineering or additional Mathematics related subject; or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at Level 3; Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available for international applicants)

Benefits

Interesting and challenging tasks; Flexible work-time options; Benefits and services; Employee discounts; Various sports and health opportunities; On-site parking; Room for creativity; Full support to achieve career targets and aspirations