Apprentice Design Engineer

A fantastic opportunity to join the Engineering Design Team at Flowech, an industry leader in fluid power solutions and hydraulic and pneumatic components. This is an opportunity to gain a level 3 engineering design qualification, on the job experience and earn whilst you learn.

Role

You will be a part of our team of engineers, who design and produce hydraulic and pneumatic parts, pumps, power units and many more components for the fluid power industry. Your role will include learning how to:

  • Use 3D CAD Software to design hydraulic power units & manifolds.
  • Use 2D & 3D CAD software to prepare fabrication, assembly & general arrangement drawings.
  • Draw hydraulic circuits.
  • Learn about hydraulic systems.
  • Use the business management system to create bills of materials.
  • Assist with manuals & documentation.
  • Assist with department admin tasks

Training

  • Working towards your Level 3 Engineering, Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship qualification, with day release weekly at Warrington & Vale Royal College. 
  • For the right candidate there is opportunity for further training and possible progression on to a higher level apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering design and draughtsperson (level 3)
Training Provider
WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm.
Expected Duration
42 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 31st May 2024
Start Date
Monday, 3rd June 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Experience with CAD

Qualifications

  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 5/B (Essential)

About the Employer

FLOWTECH FLUIDPOWER PLC
Flowtech a leading supplier of hydraulic and pneumatic components and fluid power solutions. Our engineers design and produce hydraulic and pneumatic parts for many industries, including pumps, industrial power packs, hoses and specialist components.
Company
FLOWTECH FLUIDPOWER PLC
Location
Caddick Road, Knowsley Business Park, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000.00
Posted
Company
FLOWTECH FLUIDPOWER PLC
Location
Caddick Road, Knowsley Business Park, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000.00
Posted