Annual wage £14,000.00 -Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year -Employee discounts platform that provides employees discounts with leading brands/retailers -Internal reward and recognition scheme Working week 08:30 - 16:30, Monday - Friday, with 2 x 15 minute paid breaks and a 30 minute unpaid lunch. Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 48 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 02 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000248699 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day The role is to provide support across all key areas of Operations including assembly, testing, analysis tools, process control, performance and continuous improvement solutions, quality control, and inspection as required. During the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will get broad exposure to a range of Operations processes, including; Hand assembly of electronic devices using soldering, epoxy and bonding techniques. Working to process specifications, manufacturing instructions and required standards as determined by the product design. To highlight and solve problems as they arise during the testing phase To complete test documentation accurately. Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and any new working initiatives. Identify improvement activities and implement solutions where possible. Any other reasonable duties as directed by a member of Operations management. The training you will be getting Engineering Technician - Technical Support Technician Apprenticeship Standard Year 1 - 1 Day a week at Appris Training Centre, Bradford: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence - Electrical) Year 2 & 3 - 1 Day a week at Appris Training Centre, Bradford: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge - Electrical) Year 2 to Year 4 - Workplace qualification: EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Support Technician (Quality). Internal training, development and mentoring with highly skilled engineers in a variety of project and support-based areas and other engineering-related duties and requirements. In your 4th Year you will continue to work towards your occupational competency in engineering and prepare for independent end-point assessments. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Successful apprentices can look forward to further learning and development, which can lead to internal promotion and increased pay. Many apprentices go on to study degrees. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential