The Thorlux range of luminaires is designed, manufactured and distributed by Thorlux Lighting, a division of theFW Thorpe Plcgroup. Thorlux luminaires have been manufactured continuously since 1936, the year Frederick William Thorpe founded the company. The Company now operates from the Group’s modern 16,882 square metre self-contained factory in Redditch, Worcestershire, central England. Thorlux is well known throughout the world and provides a comprehensive range of professional lighting and control systems for architectural, commercial, floodlighting, industrial, hazardous area and tunnel applications.
Excellent opportunity for two intelligent and committed individuals to join Thorlux Lighting, a highly successful company that designs, manufactures and supplies professional lighting from its technically sophisticated facilities in Redditch.
This is a 4-year apprenticeship resulting in a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering. The first year will be spent at Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Redditch learning core practical and theoretical elements of the role. For the following years, apprentices will attend MGTS on a day release basis to complete the necessary educational requirements for the programme.
Skills you will develop include:
* Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
* Wiring and Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
* Preparing and using Lathes for Turning Operations
* Preparing and using Milling Machines
* Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings using a CAD System (Solidworks)
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Working alongside and assisting experienced engineers
* Following Company Health & Safety procedures
* Liaise with the Laboratory, Design and Drawing Offices in day to day duties, including involvement in design and redesign of products.
* Provide technical support for manufacturing (New product introductions, First Offs & ensure BOMs are correct).
* Deal with product complaints and site rectification work, with site visits where necessary.
* Liaise with suppliers on technical matters.
* Carry out quarterly reviews on prices of electronic components and assist the Technical Manager/Technical Operations Supervisor in specification of electronic components.
* Introduce new systems to refine day to day duties of the Technical department, including generation of circuit diagrams and instruction leaflets.
* Ongoing update of and additions to the Technical Manual & Circuit Diagrams.
* Assist the Technical Manager/Technical Operations Supervisor in his day to day duties.
Entry requirements
We are seeking applications from candidates who have or are predicted to gain 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent). Grades must be A*–C / 9–5 for Maths and A*–C / 9–4 for English, Science and two other subjects.
Training to be provided
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
* BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
Things to consider
The first year of this apprenticeship is spent at MGTS in Redditch (Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm).
Thorlux Lighting aims to offer permanent roles to all successful apprentices at the end of their training agreement wherever possible and to support continuing professional development.
Location
Thorlux Lighting
F W Thorpe PLC, Merse Road,
Redditch,
Worcestershire,England.
B98 9HH
Training delivery site:
Redditch Centre
At a Glance
Salary:
£ 17000 per year
Working week:
Monday – Friday
Duration:
4 Years
Apprenticeship standard:
Engineering technician (Level 3)
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