Apprentice Production Technician

Oxford Instruments plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Production Team at a forward-thinking company specializing in plasma technology. As an Apprentice Production Technician, you will embark on a structured training program, gaining hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical assembly work. This role not only offers a competitive salary but also a chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on quality, you will contribute to innovative projects that have a real impact on technology. Join a team where your growth and success are prioritized!

Benefits

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits package

Half-days on Fridays

Defined contribution pension plan

Qualifications

• Good general level of education required.
• Aptitude for Mechatronic principles desired.

Responsibilities

• Build sub-assemblies and piece parts under supervision.
• Maintain good housekeeping and support production schedules.

Skills

Practical approach

Good communication skills

Logical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 6 GCSE Maths

Grade 5 GCSE English

Grade 5 GCSE Science

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Apprentice opportunities in our Production Team at Plasma Technology

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Production team at Plasma Technology and start an exciting career at Oxford Instruments. In your Apprentice role, you will learn and develop the skills, knowledge and experience to become a fully skilled Production Technician producing mechanical and electrical assembly work for Plasma products. Your apprenticeship will include undertaking a structured training programme of academic study and practical training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build sub-assemblies and piece parts to achieve build schedules and conform to ISO 9001 procedures whilst under close supervision.
• Aim to continuously improve skill levels by increasing key skills competency as defined during the duration of the Apprenticeship / training programme
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S initiatives
• To carry out any other duties within the manufacturing department requested by management to support the production schedule.
• Contribute to the performance of the Build Team through continuous improvements.
  
  

Education/Qualifications:

• Good general level of education
• Minimum requirements Grade 6 GCSE Maths, Grade 5 English and Science
  
  

Desirable Professional Skills/Abilities:

• Practical approach, good work ethic and logical thinker
• Good communication skills
• Accurate worker, who is not easily distracted
• An aptitude for Mechatronic principles and a desire to gain further in-depth understanding and knowledge
• Willingness to commit to studies required to gain the required qualification and to complete assignments to agreed deadlines
  
  

Desirable Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to learning
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to accurately follow instructions to deliver agreed outcomes
• Flexible, co-operative and willing
• Punctual and self-disciplined
• Initiative
• Conduct yourself at all times in a professional manner, taking account of the impact on those around you of your actions
• Willingness to take on responsibility
  
  

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply with your updated CV.

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