Test Technician

Scottish Apprenticeships; Dalgety Bay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy at Dalgety Bay is seeking aspiring engineers for an apprenticeship in Applied Science. This role offers comprehensive training and experience in practical engineering tasks, preparing candidates for a Modern Apprenticeship and further qualifications. Candidates will gain skills in structural testing, equipment operation, and teamwork within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a keen interest in engineering.
• Educated to at least Standard/Intermediate grade level.
• Experience with NC/HNC or previous apprenticeship is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural and vibration testing on civil and maritime structures.
• Conduct shock, vibration, or seismic tests.
• Operate measurement systems and maintain workshop equipment.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Practical skills

Education

Standard/Intermediate grade level including Maths, English, and a technical subject

NC or HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

NC Pre-apprenticeship course in Engineering discipline

Job description

Job Overview

Job purpose

We are currently looking for engineers, scientists and technicians to work within our Applied Science engineering and delivery team based at our Dalgety Bay office.

As an apprentice with the Thornton Tomasetti team you are joining a world industry leading engineering consultancy. You will be provided with training and support to develop valuable skills and earn qualifications to establish yourself as a valued member of the Test and Trials team.

The programme will follow the Apprenticeship Framework attending college as required, whilst we support you working towards completing a Modern Apprenticeship SVQ Level 6 in Engineering, along with support in achieving an NC or HNC if applicable. You will be able to develop your practical skills within the Trials Team while gaining valuable experience in the workplace.

Role

Once qualified, as well as during your training, your exciting role will see you involved and assisting in the following activities:

• Structural and vibration testing on a wide variety of civil and maritime structures.
• Preparation and assistance in the conduct of shock, vibration or seismic tests with a mixture of field test work and laboratory-based tests.
• Set-up and operation of measurement systems, pressure systems and experimental measurement instrumentation.
• Fork-lift Truck operations
• Banks-person/ Slinging operations
• RIB boat operations and maintenance
• General workshop equipment, building and company vehicle maintenance
• Roles include periods of extensive travel and some irregular working hours.
  
  

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a keen interest in engineering, combining practical skills with theory gained during more formal academic training.

It would be desirable that you have already gained a NC or HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or have completed an NC Pre-apprenticeship course in an Engineering discipline. We will also consider applicants that have already started an apprenticeship which has unexpectedly ended. In addition, we would expect the applicant to be educated to at least Standard/Intermediate grade level including Maths, English and another technical or science subject.

Please note that the successful candidate will require the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

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