Apprentice, Towing Tank Technician

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University of Southampton as an Apprentice Towing Tank Technician and immerse yourself in a vibrant technical community. You will gain hands-on experience, working towards a Level 4 qualification while supporting engineering and automation projects that enhance research and educational facilities. This apprenticeship offers structured training, salary progression, and valuable mentorship.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Support in career progress

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification in engineering or related subjects to Level 3.
• Minimum 5 GCSEs including Math and Science at Grades 5-9.
• Willingness to complete aptitude tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective technical support in the maintenance and operations.
• Engage in the development and commissioning of equipment.
• Prepare models for testing in the facility.

Skills

Technical support

Engineering knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering or related subjects

Job description

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

With the support of the university's nominated training provider, you will work towards earning a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering or Automation and Control Engineering. Don't miss your chance to be part of a dynamic technical community and advance your career with outstanding training and development opportunities.

Gain knowledge and understanding to be able to provide effective and efficient technical support in the development, maintenance and efficient operation of the facility, working alongside the technical team, for the Educational, Research and Enterprise portfolio. Be engaged in the development and commissioning of equipment and systems and preparing models for testing.

Qualifications

• Qualification in engineering or engineering related subjects to Level 3 of the NQF comparison chart,
• or NVQ Level 3,
• or 1A Level,
• or 2 AS levels
• or T level in design and development for engineering and manufacturing
• And Minimum 5 GCSE including Maths, English and Science at Grades 5-9
• Able to sit aptitude tests
  
  

Salary

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, pay will be the lowest spine point of Level 3, which is Spine Point 22, £30,805 full-time equivalent.

In year one of the apprenticeship, pay will be 60 per cent of this lowest spine point value, before increasing to 70 per cent in year two and to 80 per cent in year three.

• NB - Notwithstanding the provisions set out above, all apprentices will receive a salary which equates to at least the applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for their age, where this exceeds those contractual provisions.
  
  

We are signatories of theTechnician Commitment, a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre(NTDC)and is committed to supporting our technical staff. We offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We are committed to all our technical staff, recognising the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining Southampton you will be part of a biggertechnical community, offering support and guidance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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