Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship - Fareham
Key Information
* Salary: £18,026
* GCSE Requirements: 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.
* A-Level Requirements: 96 points from three A levels including mathematics and a Science based subject (three ‘C’ grades or equivalent) • Extended Diploma or National Extended Diploma in Engineering or a related subject with a Merit, Merit, Merit
* Is a Driving Licence essential? No
Description
In this role, you’ll join Parker Meggitt’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams, gaining hands-on experience in Quality, Manufacturing, and Design. You’ll receive comprehensive training to develop the skills needed to succeed as an engineer in a cutting-edge organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Gain a degree in an engineering discipline.
* Train and gain experience in the fundamentals of engineering on the shop floor
* Train and gain experience on all the principal manufacturing processes within the organisation
* Train and gain experience of all the key functions within the organisation with particular emphasis on Health and Safety, Quality, Test and Calibration and Design
* Specialise in the Manufacturing Engineering discipline. With an emphasis on data collection & analysis and problem solving
Skills Required
* Good standard of education such as A-Levels in Maths and a Science subject
* Good mechanical and electrical aptitude
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Excellent data analysis and problem solving skills
Working Arrangements
Work Pattern
Your contracted hours each week throughout your apprenticeship will be 37 hours.
Location
This role is based at Parker Meggitt’s Fareham Site. It is recommended that you live within a commutable distance of this location.
Benefits
What's in it for you?
* 25 days annual leave with the option to buy and sell. Pension scheme and generous life assurance.
* Work laptop provided.
* Access to health and wellbeing support.
* Access to employee discounts.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Apprentice salaries increase annually with experience and are reviewed each September, depending on individual performance. Apprentices are also included in Parker Meggitt's bonus scheme, receiving a minimum of 2.5%, which may increase depending on overall company performance.
Training provided
Alongside your day role, you will work to complete your apprenticeship with your external training provider, Newbury College This will give you the knowledge, training and external approval to do your job effectively.
Future Prospects
What does the future look like?
Upon successful completion of the programme — and subject to performance — you may have the opportunity to move into a permanent role within the team or business area where you completed your apprenticeship.
Other requirements
In order to apply, you must:
* Be at least 18 years old when the apprenticeship begins.
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have been a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least the past three years prior to starting the apprenticeship.
* Have completed full-time education before the apprenticeship is due to start. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.
Disability
Parker Meggitt provides reasonable adjustments for known disabilities to support qualified applicants or employees in applying for a role, carrying out essential job functions, or accessing the benefits and opportunities of employment, in line with legal requirements.
Key Notes
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close advertisements early. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible rather than waiting until the stated closing date.
Our recruitment process relies on you being genuine and honest about who you are. While we understand that generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) exist, they cannot provide an authentic or accurate reflection of your identity, your experience, or your capabilities.
How to apply
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.