The Big Picture
Howden are a global engineering business who focus on providing clients with industrial products that help multiple sectors improve their everyday processes. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.
As an Engineering Apprentice, you will complete the required academic and practical training requirements of the engineering apprenticeship as provided for by the Company’s nominated training provider in order to successfully achieve a Level 3 qualification. You will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge which will assist you in completing your qualification and secure employment and progress in your career.
What Needs To Be Done?
1. Complete on-the-job in-house training to be conducted within the appropriate department of our Manufacturing Facility under the guidance of a member of staff
2. Contribute to a healthy and safe working environment; work to the HSE approved codes of practice
3. Attendance at our chosen training provider on a day release basis leading to recognised level 3 qualifications over a company specified period (usually up to 4 years)
4. Carry out such tasks and duties as directed by the Manufacturing Management Team that are calculated to contribute to the requisite levels of performance and competence
5. Receive instruction and advice within the Function commensurate with your training for you to become proficient in your chosen craft
6. Be responsible for understanding and adherence to personal obligations in relation to maintaining quality standards, acting safely and in an environmentally friendly way, as is required for your role
What Do You Need To Bring?
7. A minimum of 4 GCSE’s, or equivalent, at Grade 4, including English, Maths and a Science related subject
8. Ability to demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering through school or hobbies and interests
9. IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel or equivalent software
10. Ability to work efficiently, accurately and meet deadlines
11. Highly motivated
12. Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills
13. Ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills
14. Ability to prioritise workload and work under your own initiative
15. High level of flexibility and dependability
In Return, we offer a range of fantastic benefits:
16. A supportive work environment.
17. Generous holiday entitlement package.
18. Howden Pension Plan with Scottish Widows.
19. Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield.
20. Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.
21. Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.
22. Group Income Protection plan.
23. Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.
24. Training & Development Opportunities.
25. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.