Engineering Apprenticeship Technican

Job description

Believe there’s more than one way to secure a successful future? So do we. We think our four-yearApprenticeshipProgramme is the best way to gain professional qualifications and the reputation that comes with working for a prestigious engineering brand like Siemens.

This is a rare opportunity to earn money while showing your potential to a global innovator. Here at Siemens we build a better world using greener energy, cutting-edge software and ingenious inventions –

The challenge

Embark on a journey with Siemens small gas turbine manufacturing company which has existed on its present site in Lincoln for over 50 years. Lincoln is the base for the design and manufacture of world class gas turbines for applications, within the Oil and Gas Industry and Industrial Power Generation. Today the Lincoln business employs around 1200 people and is a major exporter with more than 3300 units sold operating in 89 countries.You could work at the cutting edge of engineering and be a part of this exciting and innovative company-

· Your first 10 months will be spent studying full time at college to give you an understanding of basic engineering operations, leading to an NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations. You’ll also undertake the first year of a technical qualification.
· Your second and further years of the programme Apprentices are based on site 4 days per week. Undertaking training towards an NVQ Level 3 and attend College one day per week to complete their Technical Certificate with the possibility of further or higher education.

You’ll gain the below skills and knowledge during your NVQ Level 3 Training as an Craft Mechanical Engineering Apprentice -

· Produce Mechanical or Electrical engineering drawings using a computer aided drawing (CAD) system.
· Produce engineering drawings/models using 3D computer aided techniques.
· Resolving engineering or manufacturing support problems.
· Planning and implementation of engineering activities.
· Determining engineering requirements for the supply of products or services to customers.

The candidate

We’re looking for bright, inquisitive students who want to make a difference -

· GCSE’S grade C or above in Maths, English, Science are required and an Engineering based subject is desirable
· An interest in practical engineering aligned to a problem-solving attitude
· Are flexible, know how to connect with others and pride yourself on bringing positive ideas to the team
· Enjoy jumping in and, with the support from us, feel comfortable taking responsibility for tasks
· Want to succeed, aspire to excellence and think outside the box

Future Prospects

Completion of the Apprenticeship, subject to a good training record, could lead to a full time position in your chosen career path with a starting salary of +£21k and the possibility of further and higher education.

During your on the job training you may be expected to do shift work: 06:00 till 14:00 or 14:00 till 22:00. In addition, as part of the College technical course you will be expected to attend evening classes up to 21:00 one evening per week.

About us

We’re Siemens. A collection of over 352,000 great minds building the future, one day at a time. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.

Join us

To get the ball rolling, visit siemens.co.uk/careers and search for Job ID 282641.

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How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role. The closing date for these roles will be 12pmThursday 1st March 2018 . Applications will be reviewed thereafter and you will expect to hear whether your application will be progressed in due course. If you application is progressed, you will receive an online behavioural & a numerical assessment for completion to enableus toreview your suitability for the role before being invited to attend an assessment centre.