Operations Technician Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Operations Technician Apprentice, where you'll gain hands-on experience in manufacturing and repairing mechanical seal products. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from skilled professionals and develop essential technical abilities. You'll be involved in various tasks, including operating CNC machines, performing inspections, and working on projects using Lean methodologies. With a supportive team guiding you throughout your apprenticeship, this is an exciting chance to kickstart your career in engineering and make a meaningful impact in a global leader's production process.

Qualifications

• Support in manufacturing, assembling, inspecting, testing, and repairing mechanical seal products.
• Opportunity to learn and rotate in the Production Team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain lapping and CNC machines for precision components.
• Perform precise measurements and interpret technical drawings.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Enjoy working with hands

Enjoy building and testing

Enjoy repairing things

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Good written skills

Good oral communication skills

Good attention to detail

Good organisation skills

Able to plan and meet deadlines

Education

Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard

Tools

CNC machines

Optical inspection tools

Mechanical inspection tools

Job description

Operations Technician Apprentice

Apply From: 27/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by NEWBURY COLLEGE

Employer

John Crane UK Limited

Vacancy Description

The Operations Technician Apprentice will provide support to our Production team in the end-to-end process of the manufacturing, assembling, inspecting, testing and repairing of our mechanical seal products.

Our Production Team based in Slough are now looking for Operations Technician Apprentices to join us this July. You might be a school leaver or someone who would like to retrain into another career. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to learn from our experts and rotate around our Production Team, picking up the skills and knowledge you need to play a crucial role in the manufacturing, assembly, testing, overhauling and repairing of our dry gas seals. You will spend time in our Machine and Lapping workshops and be given a mini project to work on using Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain lapping and CNC machines to produce precision-finished components.
• Masking/Grooving/Spin testing of Mating Rings.
• Perform precise measurements using specialised tools and equipment e.g., Optical and mechanical inspection.
• Interpret technical drawings and work instructions to meet product specifications.
• Perform all necessary duties required to safely assemble and test dry gas seals.
• Install and set up seals into appropriate test rigs.
• Assist in preparing drawings for assembly/disassembly tools and fixtures.
• Read instrumentation, record data accurately.

Our supportive team will help you throughout your apprenticeship - if you are enthusiastic and keen to learn, then we would like to hear from you.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Operations Technician Apprentice

Employer Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Vacancy Location

Buckingham House 361-366 Buckingham Avenue SL1 4LU

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

3

Vacancy Reference Number

1000305481

Key Dates

Apply From

27/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-30 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-07-01

Training

Training to be Provided

As part of this apprenticeship, you will study with Newbury College working towards the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard which will give you a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations. You are required to attend Newbury College (Monks Lane, West Berkshire, RG14 7TD) one day a week during Term Time for one academic year. There may be the opportunity to progress onto a higher level of Apprenticeship upon successful completion.

In addition to the support you will receive from the John Crane Production Team, you will also have the support of a Development Coach from Newbury College.

Your Development Coach will monitor your progress and will hold regular reviews with you (these will either be held remotely or at your workplace). At the end of your Apprenticeship, you will be required to take an End Point Assessment to show your competency in the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.

By the end of your Apprenticeship, you will have completed the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard.

Learning Provider

NEWBURY COLLEGE

Skills Required

Technical aptitude, Mechanical aptitude, Enjoy working with your hands, Enjoy building and testing, Enjoy repairing things, Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Good written skills, Good oral communication skills, Good attention to detail, Good organisation skills, Able to plan and meet deadlines.