Apprentice, Mechanical Workshop Technician

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for aspiring Engineering Design and Manufacturing Technicians. Join this dynamic technical community to gain hands-on experience and critical skills in automation and engineering while working towards a Level 4 qualification.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Networking and mentoring support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grades 5-9 including Maths, English, and Science.
• Ability to sit aptitude tests.
• Qualification in engineering or related subjects to Level 3 of the NQF.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective technical support in development, maintenance, and operation.
• Work alongside the technical team in the Educational, Research, and Enterprise portfolio.

Skills

Technical support

Engineering knowledge

Aptitude for practical tasks

Education

Qualification in engineering (Level 3)

AS levels

T level in design and development for engineering

GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science

Job description

Become a Technical Expert: Apprentice Engineering Design and Manufacturing Technician at University of Southampton

Are you ready to dive into the world of engineering and automation? The University of Southampton offers an exciting opportunity for aspiring technicians to join as an Apprentice Engineering Design and Manufacturing Technician. This role provides hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art facility and enables you to pursue a Level 4 Automation and Controls Engineering apprenticeship.

In partnership with the South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) - CEMAST in Fareham, you will work towards earning a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering or Automation and Control Engineering. This is a great chance to be part of a dynamic technical community with excellent training and development opportunities.

You will gain knowledge and skills to provide effective technical support in the development, maintenance, and operation of the facility, working alongside the technical team for the Educational, Research, and Enterprise portfolio.

Qualifications

• Qualification in engineering or related subjects to Level 3 of the NQF,
• or 2 AS levels,
• or T level in design and development for engineering and manufacturing,
• and a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science at Grades 5-9,
• Ability to sit aptitude tests.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, salary will be at the lowest spine point of Level 3, which is Spine Point 22, amounting to £30,805 full-time equivalent.

During the first year, pay will be 60% of this amount, increasing to 70% in the second year, and 80% in the third year.

All apprentices will receive a salary at least equal to the applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for their age, if higher than the contractual minimum.

We are signatories of the Technician Commitment and partners with the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We support our technical staff through networking, mentoring, training, professional registration, and career development. Join Southampton to be part of a supportive technical community that values your skills and growth.