News UK & Ireland Ltd - Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Multi-skilled Apprentice

You will work toward achieving Level 3 Advanced Engineering Technician qualification, attending our training centre (NWTC) on block release followed by day release for training and Further Education .The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer and you will be supported through your apprenticeship.

Role

  • Working alongside experienced qualified staff, you will work supervised towards being multi skilled and responsible for a wide range of engineering tasks.
  • Carry out maintenance as outlined within Planned Preventative Maintenance system.
  • Fault find and carry out breakdown repairs.
  • Monitor and interpret data to support efficient use and Business Improvement Techniques
  • Follow instructions from Lead Engineers, ensure H&S is maintained, show due diligence. and comply with company policies and procedures.

Training

  • You will work toward achieving Level 3 Advanced Engineering Technician qualification, attending our training centre on block release followed by day release for training and Further Education

    The remainder of your time will be spent with your employer. You will be supported through your apprenticeship. NWTC will deliver your training and monitor you regularly to ensure you achieve the standards required including core skills knowledge & behaviours in preparation for gateway/end point assessment. The expectation is to achieve at least Higher National Certificate qualification by the end of your apprenticeship.

  • At the end of the apprenticeship, candidates will be suitably trained and continue their employment dependant on the business needs at the time.
  • Further in-house and external training and development available.
  • Potential continuation of education and academic studies i.e. HNC and HND.
  • Continued professional development.
Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL
Working Week
37.5 hrs per week – first 12 months will be at the Training provider Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4.30pm) with some day release back to Newsprinters. Second year your hours of work may include day shifts and/or rota shifts including nights and weekends.
Expected Duration
42 Months
Positions Available
2
Closing Date
Sunday, 30th June 2024
Start Date
Monday, 16th September 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
  • Physical fitness
  • Focus on Health & Safety

Qualifications

  • English Language GCSE or equivalent, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
  • Science GCSE or equivalent, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
  • IF 2024 PREDICTED GRADES - DO NOT PUT NO QUALS.. Other, grade C/4 or above (Essential)

About the Employer

NEWS UK & IRELAND LIMITED
Newsprinters is the manufacturing division of News UK with three purpose-built plants Broxbourne, Knowsley and Eurocentral all with state-of-the-art printing equipment that ensures we remain at the forefront of the newspaper printing industry.
Company
NEWS UK & IRELAND LIMITED
Location
Kitling Road, Knowsley Business Park, Prescot, Merseyside, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000.00
Posted
Company
NEWS UK & IRELAND LIMITED
Location
Kitling Road, Knowsley Business Park, Prescot, Merseyside, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000.00
Posted