Overview
You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of either mechanical or electrical engineering or a combination of the two, primarily through training at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET) in your first year, and through onsite placements. From second year onwards, you will continue to study part-time. Your apprenticeship will last for a minimum of 3 years, during which you will rotate around the wide range of engineering teams across our business in Cheltenham. Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught and will put into practice a range of engineering skills. You will be supported by a dedicated apprentice manager who will oversee your development, college progress, and ensure you are working on value-add business projects. You will join an ever-growing cohort of apprentices across the business and engineering function all focused on working towards similar goals. We encourage and empower our apprentices to strive for achievement, with many of them winning awards at nationally recognised events, and recognition awards through their colleges.
Responsibilities
* Engage in full time study at college during your first year with the business and complete projects during college holidays.
* From year 2, participate in part-time study for subsequent years of the apprenticeship to achieve a Technical Certificate; the Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship.
* Subject to aspiration, performance and business need, progress to HNC/D and potentially pursue a bachelor\'s degree or other part-time further education after the apprenticeship.
* Undertake a series of objective training placements in different departments working on initial design through to manufacture and distribution. These may include:
o Product Design - combining knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create innovative new products
o Experimental Prototyping - Create prototype parts using cutting edge additive manufacturing equipment and CNC machines
o Research and Development Lab - Rigorous development testing of new and existing products to British and International Standards
o New Product Integration - Design and implementation of new production lines and specification of automated machinery
o Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering - Front line problem solving and improvement projects in the manufacturing area
o Electronics - Hardware and software design, development, and testing for new and existing products
* Where applicable, experience business functions outside of Engineering, such as Finance, Customer Service and Sales to gain a full understanding of our business.
* Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one-to-ones with your manager. Access to Associate training courses and materials to review strengths and development needs, with two-way feedback.
* As an apprentice you will also:
o Support and be a part of the Kohler Mira Apprentice Community
o Support STEAM initiatives at Kohler Mira
o Participate in charity events
o …and more
Qualifications / Behaviors
* A minimum of 5 GCSEs, achieved or predicted, A-C or 9-4, including English, Maths and Science
* Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking; able to easily adapt to new ways of working
* An evident interest in engineering as a subject
* Experience of engineering activities is advantageous but not necessary (e.g., hobbies, voluntary work, engineering-related school subjects)
* Good IT skills - a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
* Ideally able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, e.g. through part-time employment and/or voluntary activities
* Key Behaviors:
o Show initiative in different situations
o Be curious, experiment and innovate
o Be a team player
o Take responsibility and be accountable for your actions and decisions
o Show an ability to prioritize
o Show an ability to listen well and work to improve the experience of our customer
Company & Culture
Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands - Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you\'ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same cultural values at Kohler Mira.
From day one you\'re part of the Kohler Mira community - a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people. If you are enthusiastic, ambitious and driven, we challenge you to join our award-winning apprenticeship scheme as an Engineering Apprentice, become a part of our ever-growing apprenticeship scheme, and take advantage of the opportunities we provide to develop your skills.
Application Process
Personal statement/covering letter outlining why you would like an apprenticeship with Kohler Mira (max. 400 words).
In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada, and Recoup. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.
Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira\'s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact talentacquisitionuk@kohler.com.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: The Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies, and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.
Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.
* A starting salary of £15K which will be reviewed annually
* A sign on bonus upon successful completion of your probation
* Access to a company pension scheme
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Access to company health scheme
* Support from a dedicated apprentice manager
* Annual apprentice residential
* Opportunities for further education if successful at gaining permanent employment
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