Engineering Apprentice in Kent

Amphenol Ltd is part of the $23+ billion p.a. Amphenol Corporation - a market leading, global, interconnect specialist. We are seeking to recruit Engineering Apprentices who will help deliver unrivalled levels of excellence. The successful applicants will embark upon comprehensive high-quality training.

Training course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday, 8.00am - 1.30pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Duration: 3 years 6 months

Work: Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work:

• Undertaking a Government accredited Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship
• Carrying out a series of placements in all Production and Engineering related departments plus day release with a local training provider
• Undertaking discrete projects and problems and delivering timely solutions to both internal and external customers
• Contributing to the development of new and innovative products and technologies

Where you’ll work: Thanet Way Tankerton Whitstable Kent CT5 3JF

Training: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider: IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO), European Norm (EN).

Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals. Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles. Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems. Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders. Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.

Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications. Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents. Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists. Follow standard operating procedures. Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery. Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests. Apply continuous improvement techniques. Apply team working principles. Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies. Carry out and record learning and development activities. Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements: GCSE in 5 GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (grade 4/C or above). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills: Creative, Interest in Technical side, Interest in Machinery.

Other requirements: Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules.

NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company.

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About this employer: Amphenol Ltd is part of the $23+ billion p.a. Amphenol Corporation – a market leading, global, interconnect specialist. This successful site employs around 230 people and specialises in the design and manufacture of a diverse range of connectors and interconnect products for a highly demanding customer base in the Aerospace, Military and Industrial sectors. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity of a permanent position.

The contact for this apprenticeship is: IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Mandy Rai 01634298808

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019041.