Mechanical Technician Apprentice

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice who will work within the engineering manufacturing team at our research and development site in Wantage, Oxfordshire.

Training provided:

• There will be a knowledge, skills and behavioural framework which you will be assessed against throughout your apprenticeship.
• The first year of your apprenticeship will involve comprehensive training at a local college.
• Subsequent years will be primarily spent in company, where you will gradually start conducting some work on your own, and taking responsibility for your own part in various projects.
• You will work closely with the other engineers who will give you all the instruction you need to do your work.
• Practical hands-on training will be provided following a company-training plan, against which an NVQ level 3 qualification is awarded.
• You will be required to sit an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of your apprenticeship and will have support from a local college who will oversee and guide you throughout.
• After completing your apprenticeship there may be opportunity for further education for the right candidate.

Skills and competencies to achieve throughout Apprenticeship:

• Working safely on a range of manual and CNC machines within the manufacturing services machine shop, producing components using the full scope of the multi-disciplined machines.
• Undertaking a range of precision grinding techniques, mounting, as well as dressing grinding wheels to achieve a range of finishes to a range of different materials.
• Fine-tuning mechanical skills such as to produce parts for projects supporting engineers.
• Producing basic to complex components using the full range and application of machines.
• An understanding of the fundamentals of engineering standards, traceability, calibration drawing symbols and geometrical tolerances used within engineering (GD&T).
• Producing basic engineering drawings for use by manufacturing services using the CAD stations within the department.
• Producing work using a range of methods of production e.g. machining, fitting, electrical, electronic etc.
• Producing simple designs as required to suit modifications to existing equipment/machines working from the basic principles of the desired improvement required for the project.
• Managing, with assistance, smaller scale projects within the group including equipment, process and area improvements, innovation and idea generation for the company and some more ‘blue-sky thinking’ opportunities.

Essential skills, education and knowledge:

• A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications) at Grade 4/5 and above including English, Maths and Science.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Motivated and interested in a career in mechanical engineering.
• Inquisitive and enthusiastic.
• Compliance with health and safety guidance and procedures.

What Crown Offers You:

• The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment.
• To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance.
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences.
• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees.

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented. We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.