Job Vacancy

Mechatronics maintenance technician apprentice

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The candidate will be responsible for assisting the AMRC Central team with project scope and specification, engineering design work, machinery installation, and continued planned, periodic maintenance of various electrical, fluid and mechanical components and machines.

Role

  • Provide electrical and electronic fault-finding tasks when required
  • Integration of electrical and mechanical hardware in automation systems
  • Automation cell building
  • Quality procedures
  • Generic work experience activities to consolidate previous learning

Training

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard on a Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Working Week
You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.
Expected Duration
42 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 19th July 2024
Start Date
Monday, 16th September 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • English Language GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade C or 4 (Essential)
  • Mathematics GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade C or 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is a cluster of world-class centres for research into advanced manufacturing technologies used in the aerospace, power generation, medical and other high-value manufacturing sectors. The AMRC has more than 80 industrial partners, including global giants such as Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Airbus, as well as small businesses. The AMRC facility demonstrates how UK industry can meet ever-changing consumer demands for variation and mass customisation competitively by employing the most advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotics, advanced machine tools, sensor technology, additive layer manufacturing and augmented reality. We support professional registration with approved institutes and are accredited to support developing Engineers via Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS) with IMechE. The AMRC is also committed to supporting the talent and potential of women in engineering and has been awarded an Athena SWAN Charter – Bronze in recognition of advancing gender equality.
Company
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Location
Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£11,648.00
Posted
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Company
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Location
Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£11,648.00
Posted