As an apprentice you will join an established technical team in the CNC Engineering Workshop and will be provided with an excellent opportunity to start a career as a Technician. During the apprenticeship you will learn & develop the necessary skills, expertise and experience to provide assistance to the members of the technical team and ultimately be able to fully perform the role of Fabrication and Welding Technician in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. In partnership with Belfast Metropolitan College, learning and development will include on-job-training, mentoring and the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification. Enrolment and meeting the College requirements for the relevant course/qualification will be required; further guidance will be given to successful applicants. About the person: To be successful at shortlisting your application must demonstrate the following: Have a minimum of 5 GCSE's, A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, to include Maths and English. Hold, or be about to obtain, a relevant Level 2 Engineering apprenticeship to enable you to undertake a Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Apprenticeship. Able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant regulations and procedures including Health and Safety requirements. Ability to develop and demonstrate standard procedures processes and techniques in relation to engineering workshop practice. Evidence of analytical and problem-solving skills. Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills. Must have a keen interest in a mechanical engineering discipline. Must be willing to work additional hours for time in lieu during peak periods needed. *Apprenticeships are designed to develop new knowledge and skills at a higher level than you already have, or in a new vocational area. So, you will not be eligible to apply if you already hold the same or similar qualification in the vocational area of the apprenticeship. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. This is a two year fixed term post. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application. Skills: 5 GCSE's A*-C Level 2 Engineering apprenticeship problem-solving skills