Technical Support Technician (Engineering Technical apprenticeship)

Niftylift Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Niftylift Ltd is seeking a Trainee Technical Support Technician for a 4-year engineering apprenticeship in Milton Keynes. This position offers hands-on training in mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring the development of problem-solving and engineering skills, leading to various roles such as Design Engineer and Quality Engineer upon completion.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Staff discounts

Corporate gym memberships

Free on-site parking

Subsidised refreshments

Free quarterly team lunches

Free family events

Health cover scheme

5% contributory pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSE's including Maths, English, and Science.
• Self-motivated and good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on skills in mechanical assembly and hydraulic fitting.
• Learning through skilled engineer buddies and college attendance.
• Technical support for production and quality assurance tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on skills

Education

5 GCSE's (or equivalent), Grade C or above

Job description

Technical Support Technician (Engineering Technical apprenticeship)

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Introduction:

Niftylift Limited are Europe's market leaders in the design, development, manufacture and service of state-of-the-art Aerial Work Platforms. We supply a global, marketplace with good value, innovative, quality access solution products. Please see our website: niftylift.com for further details on the company, its product range and the marketplace that we supply.

Person Specification:

We require Trainee Technical Support Technician who are self-motivated, open thinking and have good problem-solving skills. The job will include hands on skills, that will then be developed into a technical engineering support role within the Production, Design, Development, Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain / Purchasing disciplines of the manufacturing business at Milton Keynes. The successful applicant will develop into a top-class Engineer with a developed knowledge and understanding of all technical support elements of the business, as well as a solid foundation in the Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic engineering disciplines employed within the Niftylift product range.

Applicant Entry Criteria:

Minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent), Grade C (level 4) or above, including Maths, English and Science or Level 2 in Functional skills.

The role in more detail:

This is a technical engineering based 4-year apprenticeship. You will receive an initial foundation in mechanical assembly, hydraulic fitting and electrical and installation hands on practical skills and experience, which will then transfer into being developed in a range of technical areas for both current and new product support and development . You will be developed through a mixture of working alongside skilled engineers 'buddies', and paid day release attendance at college studying for a Level 3, with potential to increase to Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate / Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Practical skills training qualifications.

Example potential roles at the end of the apprenticeship: Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, Production Engineer, Engineering Commodity Buyer, Development Engineer.

Qualifications you will achieve:

EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Knowledge)

EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Skills)

Practical Skills training in the below areas:

Producing components using hand-fitting techniques

Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment

Assembling and testing fluid power systems

Wiring and Testing Electrical equipment and circuits

Preparing and using milling machines

Working Hours & Salary:

Milton Keynes- Hours will be 08.00 - 16.30 Monday - Friday (with regular structured overtime if over 18).

Structured Apprenticeship rates that align with year 1 - 4 status of your apprenticeship and your age.

Starting salary - approximately £15,704, which increases each year.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum.
• 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays.
• Staff discounts
• Corporate gym memberships
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
• Free quarterly team lunches
• Free family events
• Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by employee. Kids membership included for free)
• 5% contributory pension
• Life insurance scheme
• Store discounts.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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