Introduction

The 1st year will be at our own purpose-built training academy with day release to South Downs College. Learing vital engineering skills as well as rotating through different areas across our engineering and operations teams, working on the different technologies and gaining new skills before moving into your placement in years 2 & 3

About the Employer

Harwin plc is a Portsmouth based manufacturing company specialising in the innovative design and production of electrical / electronic components. Our products are distributed worldwide through our network of partners in Europe, Asia and the US. We offer a breadth and depth of expertise in such markets as distribution, industrial and instrumentation, medical, military, aerospace, automotive and telecommunications.

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience working towards an apprenticeship alongside skilled engineers while studying toward a nationally recognised qualification. This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start a rewarding career in engineering with full support and mentoring.

Your first year in the apprenticeship will be undertaken in Harwin’s purpose-built training academy with day release to your nominated training provider. Here you will learn vital hands-on engineering skills as well as spending time rotating through different areas across our engineering and operations teams, working on the different technologies and gaining an array of engineering skills before moving into your placement in years two and three. This apprenticeship is in Electrical Engineering, with roles in Software Automation or Electrical Machine Design.

Learn and apply engineering principles related to mechanical or electrical systems
Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications
Participate in routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of machinery or infrastructures
Support ongoing engineering projects by preparing reports, documentation, and CAD drawings
Attend college / training provider as required and maintain up-to-date coursework
Comply with all health and safety regulations and company policies

Training Outcome

Full career progression.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 5
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 7
Desired - GCSE - Science - 5
Desired - A Level - Engineering - C
Desired - T Level - Engineering - Pass
Desired - BTEC - Engineering - Pass

Course Information

Course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Number of Positions Available: 5

Training Provider: HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

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