Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice in Glenrothes

Work within the Manufacturing function as part of the manufacturing engineering team. It is a 4-year programme, with one day per week spent at Heriot Watt University and the other days on-site at the Glenrothes facility on rotational assignments, in each of the production areas and support teams. This apprenticeship leads to an Honours Degree in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering (BEng (Hons) Engineering Design and Manufacture).

Main Duties:

• Work closely with senior engineers in each of the manufacturing areas and support teams to learn manufacturing principles and techniques related to the manufacture of complex electronic and mechanical products.
• Learn the manufacturing processes, procedures and tools that are used and contribute to live tasks and projects.
• Work with cutting-edge technology to manufacture a diverse range of products including automation, robotics and additive manufacturing.
• Participate in Raytheon's CORE Continuous Improvement Programme, leading real continuous improvement activities and projects.

Apprenticeship Programme:

On joining Raytheon, you will undertake a structured four-year apprenticeship programme, on a Fixed Term Contract, which will incorporate theoretical study at university in electronic or mechanical engineering. Experiential learning throughout the four years will be undertaken on-site at Glenrothes, on a rotational assignment in each of the production areas. Each apprentice is assigned an experienced engineer as a mentor and will be linked in with an existing apprentice as a buddy to ensure they have access to the help and support required.

Candidate Requirements:

• SQA Highers at BBBB including Mathematics, plus Physics or similar Engineering course OR
• SQA HNC in an engineering discipline (or relevant Modern/Technical Apprenticeship) with Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2 (or equivalent) OR
• A-Levels at BBC including Mathematics, plus Physics or similar Engineering course OR
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering in conjunction with SQA Highers at BBB including Mathematics OR
• A combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a 'Hybrid Working Model'.

Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold). Opportunities to support volunteering for STEM events or local community events.

Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

Diversity:

Raytheon UK adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support and Adjustment:

Please contact a member of the recruitment team during the recruitment process to discuss any support or adjustments required.