Manufacturing Apprentice - (Electrical)

Lockheed Martin; Frome, Ampthill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin UK offers an accredited apprenticeship combining education with hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical assembly. Trainees will learn to interpret drawings, use hand tools and test equipment, and work with engineering leaders to improve assembly methods.

The program emphasises practical skill development, teamwork and a strong work ethic, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a highly skilled manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at required grades.
• Minimum 2 A-Levels including Maths or Physics or
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering related discipline.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in electrical assembly from practical experience or study.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive range of Electrical assembly techniques.
• Interpreting drawings and written instructions.
• Use of hand tools and measuring/test equipment.
• Communicate with Engineering and manufacturing teams to improve assembly methods.
• Apply problem solving to process related issues.
• Prioritise workload to meet timelines.
• Experience with 6S principles and lean tools.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Maths/Physics A-Levels

Engineering diploma

Strong work ethic

Education

GCSE English & Maths (9-4 or A*-C)

A-Levels Maths/Physics

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Participates in a UK government accredited structured educational/work program between the company and a training provider, and enrolled on an accredited training program directly related to skills required by the company. Performs assigned tasks in technical/engineering disciplines e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Quality Engineering. A Lockheed Martin Apprenticeship will help you to develop the practical skills and knowledge that you will need to join a highly skilled team of Electrical and Mechanical Assembly Technicians.

The Job Will Involve Training In The Following

• A comprehensive range of Electrical assembly techniques
• Interpreting drawings and working from written instructions.
• Use of hand tools, and measuring and test equipment.
• Liaise with Engineering and manufacturing team leaders to improve electrical assembly methods and design.
• Use problem solving techniques to solve process related issues.
• Ability to prioritise work load in order to meet deliverable commitment timelines.
• Experience of 6 ‘S’ principles and lean manufacturing / continuous improvement tools and techniques.

Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• GCSE's 9-4 or A*-C in English and Maths AND
• Minimum of 2x A-Levels to include Maths/Physics OR
• Completed Level 3 Extended Diploma in an Engineering related discipline.
• Have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and a desire to learn new skills.
• Additionally, if you have technical / hands on interests or hobbies, we would be very interested to hear about them. Please ensure these are included on your CV.
• An interest in electrical assembly through either practical experience or study.