Control Panel Wirer Apprentice - Normanton, United Kingdom - Bensons Panels

Description

Job description:

Bensons Panels is looking for a Control panel wirer apprentice to complete a Level 3 engineering fitter apprenticeship.

An engineering fitter apprenticeship at Bensons provides an excellent grounding in the working methods and skills needed to succeed in the control panel industry.

In year 1 the apprentice will successfully complete the centre-based training at the AMRC Training Centre before transitioning into Bensons.

The apprentice will spend time in each of the manufacturing teams at Bensons, learning the skills and processes needed to become a multi-skilled technician.

From day one the apprentice will have the opportunity to contribute towards continuous improvement activities within the business.

In years 2 & 3 you will work closely with a mentor and alongside experienced team members and existing apprentices to further develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for the role.

Experience of working independently will be gained in the factory.

In addition, the opportunity to work on customer sites will be provided, as well as spending time in our test department to gain further knowledge and skills in how complex control panels operate.

Role & responsibilities:

• Learn to read electrical schematic drawings
• Develop the skills required to become a capable electrical fitter and panel wirer
• Work effectively as part of a highperforming team at company and customer premises
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Bensons as an organisation

Skills required:

• Able to demonstrate an interest in engineering and technology
• A practical, handson person who learns quickly
• Able to plan their work and activities to achieve deadlines
• Numerate, logical and a team player
• Safety conscious
• Independent, hardworking and a selfstarter
• Able to work quickly to a consistently to a high standard of quality taking pride in their work
• A good communicator
• Comfortable with challenging accepted norms to improve the execution of tasks and business performance
• Customer focused

Employer description:

Established in the 1960s and based in Normanton, West Yorkshire, Bensons is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality, bespoke, electrical control panels.

As a family-owned, skills-based business, it is vital that we invest in our team to allow us to continue to develop and grow the business; apprenticeships are key to our future success.

Bensons has a reputation for quality, allowing us to work with blue chip organisations such as Honeywell, Centrica, Finning and Johnson Controls on flagship projects around the UK.

Our control panels can be found in over 30 different countries.

Bensons has an excellent working culture, based around people taking individual accountability and trusting colleagues.

We have a strong commitment to continuous improvement and continue to invest in the training and developing of our team in this vital skill.

Our well-maintained facility provides an environment to allow people to perform to their best.

We have an excellent record on health and safety, taking care to protect our employees. Apprentices have the opportunity from day 1 to contribute to the safe operation of the business.

Bensons encourages the development of its people, meaning that there will be opportunities for progression within the business following completion of the apprenticeship.

These opportunities could include undertaking work at customer sites, working on increasingly complex projects, taking on co-ordination and management roles, or progressing on to a design engineering position


Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study.

You will return to your workplace one Friday per month.

After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study.

The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.


Qualification Requirements:


Advanced apprenticeship entry requirements:

You will need
both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above on the
  Higher Maths paper only

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield's AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.

To Apply:


The first step of starting your apprenticeship journey is expressing your interest in an AMRC Training Centre apprenticeship. Find the following steps below.
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Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship


Salary:
£312.00 per week


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 19/07/2024


Reference ID:
Expected start date: 16/09/2024