Founded in 1921, we created the world’s first thermostatic shower valve and we have been leading the way ever since. Over the past 100 years, the business has grown exponentially. Kohler Mira is made up of 3 leading brands and employs over 700 associates. Part of Kohler Co., we are also part of a much larger family of over 30,000 associates across 6 continents. A lot has changed since 1921, but our dedication to design, innovation and commitment to our people remains the same. Located across three sites in Cheltenham (HQ), Worcester and Hull, the company exists to be on the leading-edge of design and innovation. We have won 21 design awards in the last 10 years most recently for our Push Button Mixer Shower range. In 2017, Kohler Mira also won the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for our Mira Flight Safe anti-slip shower tray. Corporate social responsibility is not an afterthought in this business. Recognising our impact on local communities, Kohler Mira works under the Kohler Co. framework with a focus on Better Lives, Better Communities & Better Planet delivered through a focus on health and wellbeing, supporting local communities and reducing our carbon footprint whilst also creating environmentally focused products & services. Here at Kohler Mira, our strong focus on early careers and development allows for an enriched internship programme which enables you to bring theory learnt from your studies to fruition during a plethora of projects.
Key Benefits:
- 92% of apprentices are offered a permanent job role.
- Further study and opportunities are always encouraged and considered based on business needs and personal development.
Apprenticeship Overview:
- You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of Manufacturing and Design engineering, primarily through training at the University of West England (UWE) in Bristol, and through on-site placements at Kohler Mira.
- Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught and put into practice a range of engineering skills. You will be supported by a dedicated apprentice manager who will oversee your development, college progress, and ensure you are working on value-add business projects.
- The course offers a good split of Design, Mechanical and Manufacturing units which support job roles within Kohler Mira.
- Whilst in the business, you will undertake a series of objective training placements in different departments working on initial design all the way through to manufacture and distribution. These may include:
- Product Design – combining knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create innovative new products.
- Research and Development Lab – Rigorous development testing of new and existing products to British and International standards.
- New Product Integration – Design and implementation of new production lines and specification of automated machinery.
- Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering – Front line problem solving and improvement projects in the manufacturing area.
- Electronics – Hardware and software design, development, and testing for new and existing products.
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4pm. Friday 7.30am-12pm. Times may vary but it is always a shorter day on a Friday. Start and finish times on University days are dictated by the University.
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Contact Detail:
Kohler Mira Ltd. Recruiting Team