Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer- Stockport

Johnson Controls; Stockport; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Johnson Controls as an Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer and kickstart your career in engineering. This role involves hands-on training in production processes while working with skilled professionals, allowing you to grow in a supportive environment. With opportunities for further development and internal advancement, you can shape your future in manufacturing.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Ongoing training

Uniform and personal protection equipment

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required at Grade 5 or equivalent.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience can be adjusted for.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with qualified manufacturing engineers in production.
• Manage and review production schedules, engage with design and robotics.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Team working

Purpose led

Customer driven

Future focused

Education

GCSE English (Grade 5)

GCSE Maths (Grade 5)

Job description

Job Summary

We're inviting passionate individuals to begin an exciting journey with us as an Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer. If you're intrigued by a hands on role in a production environment and ready to launch your career, this is your chance to do so. Join our team and learn from our skilled engineers and let your skills shine in our dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do at Work

At our Stockport production facility we produce fire suppression products that are shipped worldwide. As a manufacturing engineer you will play a key role in the production process of our products. Come, be a part of our team and make a real difference

As part of your day, you'll work in the world of manufacturing, production planning, managing and reviewing of production schedules

You'll work hand-in-hand with our production engineering team, who are at the heart of our globally-shipped bespoke fire suppression systems

On-the-Job Work Experience:

• You'll spend significant time working with our qualified manufacturing engineers who will show you the ropes and train you in the skills necessary to become a successful manufacturing engineer

• You'll be exposed to the intriguing realms of design and processing engineering, as well as cutting-edge robotics and 3D printing. You'll learn how to set ambitious yet achievable output and quality objectives, keep a close eye on expenditure, and master the art of forecasting resource output

• We'll train you on the design and planning of layouts for assembly and materials handling, and you'll have the chance to adapt machine or equipment design. You'll learn the sequence of operations and develop manufacturing processes that make a difference

• You'll also familiarise yourself with lean manufacturing techniques designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in production processes

Opportunities for Growth:

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to grow and apply the skills and knowledge gained in college in a real workplace setting. This experimental learning approach ensures that you develop both technical competencies and practical skills essential in becoming a successful manufacturing engineer.

Where You’ll Work

You will be based from our Stockport Manufacturing facility.

Yew St, Stockport SK4 2JW

Training

College or Training Organisation

Tameside College

Your Training Course
Level 3 Engineering Technician

Your Training Plan
You will enrol in a level 3 Engineering Technician course at Tameside College. You will go to college on Day release during the working week.

Requirements / Essential Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) essential

• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills

• IT skills

• Organisation skills

• Team working

• purpose led

• customer driven

• future focused

Other Requirements

This exciting opportunity where you will be working with our highly skilled engineers each day. Our work can also involve heavy lifting, working from heights and in confined spaces.

About the Company

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our focus is on creating intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions and integrated infrastructure. We invite individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse projects and opportunities.

https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/

After This Apprenticeship

Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company

Many of our previous apprentices have become lead engineers and take control of their own team and projects

What We’re Offering

Salary- £14,920

Competitive basic salary with fantastic additional earning potential and a Company Pension - Enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - uniform, personal protection equipment, and ongoing training -Earn extra with Overtime pay.

What’s Next?

Suitable candidates will be contacted via email to provide their evidence of required certifications. Once we receive the evidence of certification you will have a screening call with a recruiter to discuss the position. Afterward, you will be invited to an assessment centre, where you will participate in a practical assessment, meet the team, and have an interview.

Candidates will receive a response regarding the outcome of their application. If successful, they can expect to begin the apprenticeship with Johnson Controls in the late summer of 2025.