Apprentice Workshop Mechanic

Barrus Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in engine manufacturing offers apprenticeship opportunities for passionate individuals eager to build their careers in engineering. The role includes hands-on training in manufacturing and engine production, alongside the chance to develop problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will participate in both in-house and external skills training.

Qualifications

• Completion of an engineering fitter apprenticeship required.
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering needed.
• Functional Skills in maths and English as required.

Responsibilities

• Engaging in the manufacturing process of engine parts to specifications.
• Testing completed products for quality assurance.
• Maintaining work areas and equipment to high standards of cleanliness.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Level 2 Functional Skills - maths

Level 2 Functional Skills - English

Job description

Barrus has developed partnerships with major international companies representing leading brands in the garden machinery, garden tools, marine, vehicle and industrial engine markets. Each of these market sectors are serviced and supported by specialist teams, delivering professional sales and technical after sales back up to the Barrus network of over 3,000 authorised dealers to provide the highest quality products to the end user. Recognised worldwide as a leading custom engine builder, our applications engineers and engine builders ensure the optimum engine specification is supplied direct to our original equipment customer's production lines. Barrus' dedicated research and development team work as consultants to the 'Ministry of Defence' the 'Royal National Lifeboats Institution' and other 'Military and Emergency Organisations' supplying specialist engines and equipment. The demanding operating environments that these organisations encounter set the standards that we apply across all our products and services. This is what makes Barrus 'The Power Behind the Brands'. Barrus is committed to providing total customer satisfaction which is why it has developed highly efficient service and support systems for its dealers. Its investment in spare parts systems ensures that customers' demands for prompt delivery of replacement parts are met. Barrus' own fleet of delivery trucks ensure that products are delivered safely and on time.

Job roles this could progress into:

• Workshop Mechanic, Workshop Team Leader, R&D Technician, R&D Engineer, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Support Engineers, Service Engineer
• Producing engines/products to build standards and special instructions
• Testing completed product
• Manufacturing, repairing or modifying engine parts, jigs or components to drawings or instructions
• Ensuring work hours for jobs are recorded accurately
• Complying with all Company Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Undertaking off the job and in house skills and product training
• Maintaining work areas and equipment in good, clean condition

Qualifications included:

• Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
  Development Competence Qualification (workplace)
• Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required)
• Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
• End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship

Monday - Tuesday, 07:30 - 16:30 and Friday, 07:30 - 12:00.