Craft Apprentice

FLIR Systems; Bodelwyddan; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice pension

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Job summary

Teledyne Qioptiq in St. Asaph, North Wales, is offering eight Manufacturing Craft Apprenticeships across Procurement, Assembly, Machine Shop, Optical and QST.

You will join a skilled team and learn to manufacture precision mechanical/ optical components using a variety of machine tools, aligned with engineering requirements. The programme combines external and in-house training, including PEO, BTEC Diploma, NVQ and an HNC, with mentor-guided development.

Qualifications

• Must have or expect to receive a minimum grade C in Maths, Science and English.
• Candidates with relevant engineering modules are welcome to apply.
• Willingness to learn and complete a structured apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities

• Join our Craft Apprenticeship Programme across multiple shops and learn to manufacture precision mechanical/optical components.
• Complete required qualifications: PEO, Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Engineering, Level 3 NVQ in Engineering, and an HNC.
• Follow an internal Development Plan with a dedicated mentor and progress through the apprenticeship.
• Achieve successful completion of the Qioptiq Craft Apprenticeship.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Driving license

Time management

Education

GCSEs English/Maths/Science (Grade C)

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Company Overview

Teledyne Qioptiq Designs and Manufactures Market Leading Optronic solutions for Defense & Aerospace applications. Key markets include Head-Up Displays for Commercial Airliners, Helmet Mounted Displays for 4th & 5th Generation Fast Jet Platforms, Night Vision for the Dismounted Soldier, and Advanced Electro-Optics for Airborne, Maritime and Vehicle Platforms. Qioptiq has a world-renowned reputation for the highest standards of business integrity, customer service, product quality and cutting edge innovation. We are looking for candidates who have a keen interest in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

We are excited to offer opportunities for 8 Manufacturing Craft Apprentices to join our site in St. Asaph, North Wales in the following areas:

• Procurement
• Assembly
• Machine Shop
• Optical
• QST (Qioptiq Space Technology) located in Bodelwyddan

The successful candidates will form part of an experienced manufacturing team and will learn and become responsible for the manufacture of precision mechanical / optical components using a variety of machine tools to satisfy technological needs in-line with the engineering requirements of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with our world-renowned Engineering Teams and highly skilled Operations Departments, learning the skills required for a successful career within our business.

Description

A Craft Apprenticeship is a combination of external and in-house training; the successful applicants will follow the Craft Apprentice plan as outlined below:

• Craft Apprenticeship Programme :
• Complete Performing Engineering Operations (PEO)
• Complete a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Engineering
• Complete a Level 3 Manufacturing NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Complete Engineering Essentials Key Skills
• Craft Apprenticeship Development Plan :
• Attending an approved qualification programme on one- or two-day release basis, dependent on Engineering qualifications
• Follow an Internal Department Development Plan, led by your dedicated Mentor.
• Craft Apprenticeship Outcome :
• Successful completion of Qioptiq Craft Apprenticeship

The benefits of a Craft Apprenticeship:

• Learn and Earn – continue your learning beyond College/School, studying towards a degree in Engineering whilst not paying a penny in tuition fees
• Join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey
• Stay at the forefront of innovation by joining a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, high-performance, market-driven photonic solutions to meet the illumination, optronics, detection and optical technology needs of global customers
• Employee benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts at hundreds of retailers using our Reward Gateway platform, salary sacrifice pension, holiday purchase and so much more!
• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays and half day Fridays – 12pm finish!

Qualifications Required:

It is essential that all applicants have a good level of general education and must have, or expect to receive, a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Science and English Language.

Applications will also be considered from candidates who have completed, or part-completed, a relevant Engineering course. Please provide details of the completed modules, along with results.

Personal Specification:

The ideal candidate should have the following experience and attributes:

• A desire to continue learning to HNC Level
• Good attention to detail, interpersonal skills and excellent communication and time keeping skills
• Experience of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Driving License
• Ability to time manage external qualifications whilst working full-time

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.