Apprentice Test Technician

Thornton Tomasetti; Dalgety Bay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering consultancy as an Apprentice Test Technician. You will receive training towards a Modern Apprenticeship SVQ Level 6 in Engineering, gaining hands-on experience in testing. The role provides opportunities to develop valuable skills while contributing to innovative engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering principles.
• Combining practical skills with theoretical knowledge.
• Desirable NC or HNC in an Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural and vibration testing of civil and maritime structures.
• Set-up and operate measurement and pressure systems.
• Conduct field tests and laboratory-based tests.

Skills

Interest in Engineering

Practical Skills

Education

NC or HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Standard/Intermediate grade level including Maths, English, and another technical or science subject

Job description

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Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

We are currently looking for engineers, scientists and technicians to work within our Applied Science engineering and delivery team based at our Dalgety Bay office.

The Role

As an apprentice with the Thornton Tomasetti team you are joining a world industry leading engineering consultancy. You will be provided with training and support to develop valuable skills and earn qualifications to establish yourself as a valued member of the Test and Trials team.

The programme will follow the Apprenticeship Framework attending college as required, whilst we support you working towards completing a Modern Apprenticeship SVQ Level 6 in Engineering, along with support in achieving an NC or HNC if applicable. You will be able to develop your practical skills within the Trials Team while gaining valuable experience in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Once qualified, as well as during your training, your exciting role will see you involved and assisting in the following activities:

• Structural and vibration testing on a wide variety of civil and maritime structures.
• Preparation and assistance in the conduct of shock, vibration or seismic tests with a mixture of field test work and laboratory-based tests.
• Set-up and operation of measurement systems, pressure systems and experimental measurement instrumentation.
• Fork-lift Truck operations
• Banks-person/ Slinging operations
• RIB boat operations and maintenance
• General workshop equipment, building and company vehicle maintenance
• Roles include periods of extensive travel and some irregular working hours.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a keen interest in engineering, combining practical skills with theory gained during more formal academic training.

Qualifications

It would be desirable that you have already gained a NC or HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or have completed an NC Pre-apprenticeship course in an Engineering discipline. We will also consider applicants that have already started an apprenticeship which has unexpectedly ended. In addition, we would expect the applicant to be educated to at least Standard/Intermediate grade level including Maths, English and another technical or science subject.

Please note that the successful candidate will require the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

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