Engineering Apprentice - Mechanical Design Technician

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Launch your engineering career as a Mechanical Design Apprentice at a leading company. This 4-year apprenticeship offers hands-on experience and virtual study, leading to a Level 3 qualification. You'll produce designs for various systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enjoying ongoing career development and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Life cover

Qualifications

• Strong interest in engineering and design.
• Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed mechanical drawings or models to industry standards.
• Utilise CAD to produce detailed 3D models.
• Interpret technical specifications and collaborate for design solutions.

Skills

Engineering

Design

Education

GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

Tools

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

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Job Description:

Launch your engineering career as a Mechanical Design Apprentice at Biffa.

The Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship is a 4 year programme where you will learn how to produce engineering designs and drawings for components, structures and systems used in industrial and commercial construction.

This role is based in Milton Keynes where you will spend 80% of your time learning on the job, and the remaining 20% studying virtually with Train’d Up.

Your starting salary of £25,792 will increase each year of your apprenticeship, depending on your progress through the scheme.

On successful completion, you will gain a formal and recognised Level 3 qualification. Graduates will also have the necessary experience and qualifications to obtain EngTech status with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

A quick look at the role.

You will produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used across the Biffa sites.

Although office based, travel will be required.

The Biffa division you’ll be supporting.

Within Resources & Energy we focus on the treatment, recycling and disposal of waste. It provides a number of treatment services for those materials that can be recovered and landfill disposal for those that are not suitable for recycling or energy recover.

Your core responsibilities.

• Produce detailed mechanical drawings or models (part and assembly level) to appropriate company and industry codes of practice, regulations, standards and procedures.
• Utilise digital technologies and techniques, such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to produce detailed 3D models in surfaces or solids of mechanical components at part and assembly levels.
• Interpret technical specifications and collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective and efficient design solutions.
• Review engineering drawings for accuracy and propose corrective actions to ensure technical compliance.
• Generate design ideas and concepts to address engineering challenges.
• Evaluate design options to identify cost-effective and practical solutions.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering codes and standards.
• Proficiently use drawing software packages for 2D and 3D modelling.

Requirements

• GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (or the equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Due to funding rules, you must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.
• Strong interest in engineering and design.

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Life cover

Changing the way the people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.