Apprentice Production Engineer

☞ Explorer Group Ltd

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Consett North East

Category: Mechanical / Technical High Technology Electrical / Electronics

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Job type: Apprenticeship

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Erwin Hymer Group are looking to recruit an Apprentice Production Engineer to provide support to the Production Engineering and Business Process Improvement teams. This includes working with various teams to deliver manufacturing processes and providing solutions to problems.


Closing date: 29 Jul 2021

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £161.25

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).


  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, shifts to confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    42 months

  • Possible start date

    20 Sep 2021

  • Date posted

    today

  • Distance

    239.9 miles

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001733421

  • Positions

    1 available

Duties to include:

  • Working closely with Design Technicians and Production team to develop processes
  • Compiling work method instructions (SOPs) - designing new systems and processes for the introduction of new products and the improvement of existing ones
  • Implementing production test procedures and methods for components and vehicles
  • Evaluating components for manufacturability
  • Evaluating and providing solutions to production process problems
  • Developing, installing, procuring and maintaining equipment used in the manufacturing processes
  • Improving factory/machinery layouts to achieve better material flows and process control
  • Designing/ making jigs, tools, fixtures & templates
  • Identifying major process improvement projects
  • Keeping manufacturing costs as low as possible without affecting the cost of quality

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Proficient in MS office programs
  • The ability to solve problems and offer creative solutions
  • Team working
  • IT literacy and the ability to handle electronic data

Personal qualities

  • Customer orientated
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Able to adapt business processes to suit current conditions
  • Self-motivated
  • Methodical and attention to detail

Desired qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs at C/4 Grade or above, including maths and English Language

Future prospects

  • There are opportunities for progression within the role for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be able to travel to the employer premises, please check travel arrangements prior to applying for the role

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week)

The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW):

About the employer

Our UK manufacturing plant – home of the brands Elddis, Compass, Xplore and Buccaneer - is one of the largest caravan, motorhome and campervan manufacturers in the UK. Based in Consett, County Durham, we have a rich heritage of leisure vehicle design and manufacture, spanning nearly six decades and we are the largest employer in the area.

Employer

Explorer Group Ltd

http://www.elddis.co.uk/

Address

Explorer House

Delves Lane

Consett

DH8 7PE

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Training

Training provider

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Derwentside College

Contact

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team 01207 585 914 apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

  • Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering Technician

Level 3 (A level)

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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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