Machine Shop Apprentice - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Date Posted:

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Goodrich Control Systems, The Radleys, Marston Green, Birmingham, B33 0HZ

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Job Title:
Machine Shop Apprentice

Reports to:
Apprentice Lead

Supervision:
none

Power & Controls:

Collins make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying.

Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers.

We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight

Here at Collins Maintenance Repair and Overhaul UK facility in Marston Green, we provide specialist technical support for Electronic Engine Control, Fuel Metering units, Actuators and Pump units widely used in the Aerospace industry.

Position Summary:

This is what you can expect from the program:

Year 1 - The programme starts in September 2024, you will receive a base salary and be based full-time at the In-Comm training college, Aldridge. This year will cover the Practical Competence foundation elements of your apprenticeship alongside your Level 3 knowledge this apprenticeship will have a heavy focus around the machining competencies.

Year 3 - Working at Collins Aerospace Marston Green with 1 day per week for HNC or equivalent qualification. Most apprentices choose to complete a HNC in either Electronic or Mechanical Engineering at Solihull College. You will spend this year in our machine shop focusing on producing evidence to meet the required training criteria to become competent at the job.

Year 4 - Based at Collins Aerospace Marston Green with 1 day per week to complete your HNC or equivalent qualification that you started in Year 3.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship experience and qualification, you will have the opportunity to become a fully qualified
'Intermediate Technician' with the company with great opportunities to progress further and build your career.

Collins Aerospace is committed to the development of its employees and will fully fund any further education course that has relevance to the company or your role.

This includes degrees & master's degrees that can be completed on a part-time basis at any approved university.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

Machining Engine Control System product assemblies (Jig Bore, Turning, Grinding, Lapping, Bench)
Opportunity to expand role into Process Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing areas
Meet turn around time requirements and output targets by adopting a flexible approach within the team
Completing all college work on time and to a high standard
Completing all work set by In-Comm as part of your apprenticeship standard
Shadowing employees to learn our processes
Acting in a safe & responsible manner at all times
Actively engage with and implement improvements
Participating in any training courses required by the company

Essential Criteria:

BTEC, A/T-Levels or GCSE Maths, English & Science at grade 4 or above
A strong willingness to learn
Ability to work with other people as part of a team
Attention to detail, methodical approach, no deviation
Being a highly motivated team player

Desirable Criteria:

A keen interest in Aerospace and/or Engineering
Good Microsoft Office skills

We offer a generous total reward package including:

25 days on annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Free on site carparking
Free private medical insurance
Comprehensive induction/Development programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Reward & Recognition schemes

- up to 10% pension contributions

4 X Life Assurance and much more

Our Values:

Trust

Respect

Accountability

Collaboration

Innovation

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_ Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class._

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