Engineering Apprentice

Introduction

This 4-year apprenticeship programme will involve working as part of the highly skilled Engineering Team within EDM Ltd, where you will develop a good general knowledge of all the site activities and perform all assigned work quickly, economically and to company standards.

About the Employer

EDM is the world’s leading supplier of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence markets. We design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a wide variety of prestigious clients on some of the most exciting Military and Civil aviation training engineering projects around the world.

With over 50 years British heritage with the strongest engineering team in the industry, we are committed to delivering market-leading products that will enhance the safety and operational efficiency of your organisation. Products include door trainers, cabin service trainers, cabin emergency evacuation trainers, cabin simulators, full size mock ups and more across a variety of simulators catered towards various clients around the world.

On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that have an excellent reputation in their industry and a state-of-the-art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.

https://edmgroupltd.com/

What You'll Do

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gain skills in the use of appropriate measuring equipment and be able to interpret and accurately measure
• Gain knowledge and skill in the setup, guarding and use of appropriate machinery required to undertake manufacture
• Work towards the ability to interpret engineering technical drawings
• Developing the skills to construct or modify equipment from verbal instructions and drawings to a high degree of precision
• To be able to demonstrate the skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increase overall contribution to the business
• Maintain thorough records and documentation of a training/education/skills progress
• Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff
• Be skilled in the use of appropriate measuring equipment and be able to interpret and accurately measure
• Gain knowledge and skill in the setup, guarding and use of appropriate machinery required to undertake manufacture
• To be able to demonstrate the skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increase overall contribution to the business
• Learning how to interpret engineering technical drawings
• Undertake skills, knowledge and behaviours required to achieve end point assessment at the appointed partnering college
• Learning and understanding the importance of Health & Safety with the workplace
• To develop the skills to construct or modify equipment from verbal instructions and drawings to a high degree of precision
• Maintain thorough records and documentation of a training/education/skills progress
• Establish yourself as an integral part of a multi-skilled team of engineers

Training Outcome

Dependent on opportunities at the time of successful completion, the apprentice will be offered full-time employment on a permanent basis.

This will be based on a development plan as a Junior Fitter for 12-18 months with regular increases in rate of pay leading up to 100% of the full rate for the role.

EDM are open to supporting further education if requested, dependent on the needs and the role at the time.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Engineering technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 36 hours a week. Year 1 = college 4 days a week, EDM 1 day a week (Monday-Friday) Year 2-4 = EDM 3 days a week, college 1 day a week (Monday-Thursday). When working at EDM the hours will be 6:45am - 4:15pm (with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break).

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED