Annual wage Competitive This pay rate is above National Minimum Wage Negotiable depending on experience. Working week Monday to Friday, flexible working. Core hours are 09:30 to 15:30, but you can work any time between 08:15 and 17:45. Total hours per week: 38 Expected duration 42 Months Possible start date 17 Jun 2024 Date posted 7 days ago Apprenticeship level Degree Level 6 (Degree with honours) Reference number VAC1000251626 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day Programming the industrial lasers using CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software which operates the 6-axis machinery that completes component repairs and welds new parts Putting together project plans, liaising with outsourced suppliers and ensuring all work is carried out on time for the customers Dealing with customers using online meetings, by phone and email Costing out projects based on time taken, materials and what outsourcing processes are required Reverse engineering, using non-contact measuring systems and specialist computer software, to produce electronic models of parts. These then feed into the CAM programming Working with metallography lab equipment including a cutting saw, mounting samples, microscopes (and associated software) to produce an image on screen of what each piece of metal looks like Compiling material analysis reports for internal and customer use Writing and developing documentation linked to our ISO9001 accreditation - including producing instruction sheets and risk assessments Producing quotations / proposal bid writing There will be some cleaning expected as part of this role The training you will be getting The degree award is BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering You will attend Sheffield Hallam Unviversity for 1 day per week What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Laser Additive Solutions are a growing company, established in 2015 within one building, the business has grown so that it is now across three buildings with more staff. As a company employees benefit from a wide range of work, as the company have less than 10 employees this means everyone is able to undertake a range of activities to help support the business. This provides a wider opportunity for learning and development. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Physical fitness Qualifications A Level or equivalent Maths - Science or Engineering subject (Grade BBC or DMM) Desired Things to consider We are a very small company and require a sensible (safety conscious) hands-on person. There is the opportunity to gain a licence for driving a forklift and use this as part of on-site operations. Cleaning the workshop areas will be expected as part of this role. The role requires a person who is hard-working, diligent and confident. The projects carried out can be for major blue chip engineering companies and therefore it is important to have a customer focus and to be professional at all times. Travel is an essential part of this role, so a full UK driving licence is required.