Apprentice technical support technician 57-1474
The successful applicant will develop into a top-class engineer with a developed knowledge and understanding of all technical support elements of the business. The candidate will rotate through the quality, robotics and design departments getting a comprehensive overview of Niftylift’s operations in Hoyland.
Role
Design Engineer Roles:
- Innovative and comprehensive design to improve manufacturing processes at our site in Hoyland
- Detail design support within project teams ensuring aesthetic, robust, quality design solutions are achieved, through utilisation of a wide range of materials and manufacturing methods
- Fully competent usage of the full range of tools incorporated within Pro Engineer 3D CAD package
- Support the manufacture of the company’s existing and new product range through generating effective engineering information / systems / manufacturing processes / BOM’s and system troubleshooting / diagnostics
Quality Control & Engineer Roles:
- To effectively and efficiently control and administer the company’s quality control systems in line with ISO9001, TUV and other company defined standards
- Process all non-conformities through the internal / external quality note system, including identification of agreed preventative actions
- Provide and manage a framework for the Warranty Returns and Customer Complaints through the company’s 8D system
Provide hands on technical assistance for component field failures, ensuring parts are diagnostic / analysed and project managed through to preventative design, supply or build action - Conduct Supplier Evaluation Audits and development programs
- Responsible for establishing trends, corrective and preventative actions to support both Niftylift internal and external supply chain
- Development of robust machine testing procedures and inspection, including hands on hot testing
Production Engineering:
- Support the manufacture of the company’s existing and new product range through generating effective engineering information/systems/manufacturing processes and facilities in accordance with Health and Safety legislation
- Help to implement a successful Lean Manufacturing culture, focusing on continual improvement and the elimination/reduction of all wastes by educating the business and removing non value-added waste from the business processes
- Supporting the development of and integration of automated processes, through programming, system management and optimised workflow methods connected to Lean Manufacturing and Niftylift Workshop Standards
Training
- You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician Standard on a Technical Support Technician pathway
- On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3
- During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis
- After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
- Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - for all starts from 1st July 2017
- Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday. Your start and finish times, including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.
- Expected Duration
- 36 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 19th July 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English Language GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade C or 4 (Essential)
- Mathematics GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade C or 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
Niftylift Ltd
Niftylift Limited are Europe’s market leaders in the design, development, manufacture and service of state-of-the-art Aerial Work Platforms. We supply a global, marketplace with good value, innovative, quality access solution products. Please see our website: niftylift.com for further details on the company, its product range and the marketplace that we supply.
- Company
- Niftylift Ltd
- Location
- Platts Common Industrial Estate, Mason Way, Hoyland, Barnsley, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,225.60
- Posted
- Company
- Niftylift Ltd
- Location
- Platts Common Industrial Estate, Mason Way, Hoyland, Barnsley, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,225.60
- Posted