Engineering Technician (Electrical) Advanced Apprenticeship

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Job summary

Join a pioneering organization as an Engineering Technician (Electrical) through an Advanced Apprenticeship. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of scientific research, where you will be involved in the mechanical and electrical assembly of bespoke equipment. You'll gain hands-on experience while working closely with scientists on innovative experiments. With a comprehensive training program at a renowned college and on-the-job learning, this apprenticeship is designed to equip you with essential skills and qualifications to thrive in the engineering sector. If you are passionate about science and technology, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Interest in science and technology is a must for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install bespoke high-tech equipment.
• Assist in design and installation of scientific instrumentation.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Practical skills

Interest in science/technology

Education

Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship

Level 3 Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

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Engineering Technician (Electrical) Advanced Apprenticeship

Apply From: 13/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Employer

DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED

Vacancy Description

• Mechanical and electrical assembly and installation of bespoke, prototype, high-tech equipment.
• Work on electro-mechanical aspects of the scientific instrumentation including racks and field equipment and installation of motors and electrical sensors for items such as vacuum, pneumatics, water flow and temperature monitoring.
• Assembling, testing, maintaining and upgrading existing beamline equipment.
• Assisting in design, installation and commissioning of further specialist beamline equipment.
• General work, including electrical cabling, designing and building simple mechanical devices.
• Assisting Diamond scientists with user experiments.
• Carrying out regular inspection of installed equipment to comply with safety regulations.
• Competence to undertake mechanical and electrical/electronic fault finding.
• Ensuring that all work is carried out safely and using the correct processes.
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults on a range of circuits and equipment.
• Timely completion of the work relating to the apprenticeship qualifications and completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Engineering Technician (Electrical) Advanced Apprenticeship

Employer Description

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology. As one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, Diamond provides the opportunity to work and learn within an exciting and unique working environment with a vast array of scientific research that really does make a difference in shaping and changing the world and our understanding of it. Our technicians are a critical, vital and integral part of Diamond and the work that is undertaken here.

Vacancy Location

Diamond House Harwell Science Didcot OX11 0DE

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000291184

Key Dates

Apply From

13/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-01-31 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-15 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

The first year is spent split between 3 days at Abingdon & Witney College (Abingdon Campus) and 2 days at Diamond working towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship. Over the course of the remaining 3 years, you will undertake comprehensive on-the-job training across a variety of placements on site gaining hands-on experience in Mechanical Assembly and Fitting, Electrical Assembly and Testing, Vacuum Engineering, CNC and Machining, Motion Controls and Engineering Office Design Practice. There will be day release to Abingdon & Witney College in years 2, 3 and 4 where you will study for the Level 3 Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship.

Delivery model:

• Work based training with your employer
• Day release to college during term time
• Regular on-site assessment and training visits across all four years
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and/or English (if needed)

The qualifications you'll gain are:

• Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
• Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
• Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Technical Knowledge)
• Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
• Level 2 functional skills in maths and/or English (if required)

End Point Assessment:

• Occupational competence interview
• Professional competence assessment
• Employer endorsement of occupational and professional competence

Learning Provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Contact Details

Dawn Maskens

Vacancy Type

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Practical skills, Interest in science/technology

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