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Apprentice Engineering Design & Draughtperson

EMJ Plastics Ltd

Scunthorpe

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

EMJ Plastics Ltd offers an apprenticeship in Engineering Design Technician. As an apprentice, you will undergo comprehensive training involving both real-world applications and academic learning, ensuring you acquire valuable skills to advance your career. You will work closely with experienced professionals, creating engineering designs and solutions for various projects.

Qualifications

  • Completion of a relevant apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment.
  • Training involves both on and off-the-job learning.
  • Participants will access various college facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Create 2D and 3D models for GRP components.
  • Review and interpret technical information and identify discrepancies.
  • Produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards.

Skills

Computer-based technology
Engineering design
Technical interpretation
Problem solving
Communication

Education

Grade 5 or above in Maths and English

Job description

For over 50 years EMJ Plastics have been the UKs leading manufacturer of GRP Permanent Bridge Deck Formwork, working with most UK construction companies and engineering consultants. EMJ Plastics have provided GRP permanent formwork solutions for over 5000 bridge and civil structures worldwide. Our easy transported Permadec panels have been exported throughout the globe, and we continue to expand our export markets. Our panels are made to order and manufactured by skilled craftsman at our Scunthorpe manufacturing facility.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

As an apprentice at EMJ Plastics, you will be trained to:

  • Create 2D and 3D models for GRP components
  • Work safely at all times, complying with relevant national and industry health and safety requirements
  • Work in accordance with company management systems, policies and procedures
  • Employ the appropriate use of computer-based technology
  • Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources, e.g. specifications, concepts, stakeholders
  • Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in engineering drawings and specifications and propose solutions
  • Identify and assess factors that affect designs, e.g. materials, application, location, risk and environment
  • Design engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges
  • Develop effective solutions which satisfy the required standards and can be manufactured, proven, operated and maintained in a cost-effective way whilst minimising costs
  • Evaluate engineering designs to determine the most effective solution
  • Produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes, using paper and computer
  • Check completed drawings for quality, technical compliance and completeness - both own or those of peers
  • Communicate and co-ordinate engineering design options with relevant stakeholders, colleagues and clients using sketches, schemes, models, detailed drawings and reports

Training will be at North Lindsey College/ Doncaster College, where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.

  • Block release/ Day release
  • You will undertake the Engineering Design Technician standard
  • You will have a Grade 5 or above in Maths and English

You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become an engineer of the future!

Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm (One day at College, day to be confirmed).

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