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Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne on the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District. Positioned centrally along the south coast, it is located close to national and international transport links.
With approximately 115 members of staff, there is a long and distinguished history spanning over 50 years of manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. Genset packages ranging from 1.5 Litre to 7.1 Litre and 7.1 Litre propulsion engines are produced at the Wimborne site.
The facility can boast a wealth of hugely experienced designers, engineers and technicians used to providing solutions for commercial, professional, and military customers. From the design, testing and building, each engine is proven before leaving the premises to ensure the best performance for the end-user.
The Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable, real-life experiences.
We are looking for Two apprentices to join our Engineering team located at our Wimborne facility (BH21 7PW).
Our 48 -month Level 3-degree apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. For 24 months of this four-year training programme, you will attend Bournemouth and Poole college one day per week and work four days per week where you will be given the opportunity to experience different aspects of engineering, designed to provide you with an excellent foundation in the function. The programme is offered as a four-year fixed-term contact of employment. At the end of this you will be eligible to apply for any roles that are available at that time.
Alongside on-the-job training supported by relatable mentors, apprentices will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing college-based learning with our partnered training provider, The Bournemouth & Poole College , leading to a nationally recognised qualification, Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship .
Our apprentices will earn a competitive salary package, starting at c.£13,200 per year, you will be working 37.5 hours per week, receiving 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and have access to a 5% annual bonus, flexible benefits, a share scheme, a pension scheme, flexible working opportunities and family-friendly policies.
You will attend Bournemouth and Poole college one day per week and work four days per week where you will be given the opportunity to experience different aspects of engineering, designed to provide you with an excellent foundation in the function.
Outline list of main job duties & projects
You will be embedded in a highly skilled team and will also get to spend time in other areas of the business to fully understand our Manufacturing Operations and get to work and collaborate with people across the facility. Our apprenticeship roles will be based in each of the following areas:
Engine Assembly: From the start of your apprenticeship, you will be developed towards engines assembly. You will learn the full strip and rebuild of an engine, from initial assessment of the product (Vett) to final checking of fully assembled product to approved standard (Quality Gate) ready for Test. This will include disassembly and assembly of components, sub-assemblies and complete products, inspection of parts at vett and learning about electrical components. You will also gain experience in Fault Finding and Root Cause & Corrective Actions (RCCA).
Test & Finish: you will learn to rig, and test engines and transmissions across all of our product range. You will learn the computerised diagnostic equipment to monitor engines and transmissions on Test and help identify faults for rectification to ensure they meet quality and performance standards. You will also learn minor engine disassembly/reassembly, bore checks and full paint spray within the Engine Finish Department (EFD).
Machining: Using a variety of different tools, systems, and machines you will help create new components to drawings, and salvage used components back to “new” quality against the drawing specification. You will create and fulfil orders that support all of these areas across the business.
Quality Inspection: you will join a specialised team responsible for ensuring all supplied components into the facility are defect-free and cause no disruption to engine or transmissions assembly. You will investigate any issues that arise, utilising a variety of measurement devices, from hand gauging to complex measuring equipment such as CMM, and produce reports that will help our suppliers fix issues and improve quality.
Product Design Engineering : You will also start to learn the fundamentals of the engineering design process using our state-of-the-art Computer Aided Design tools. During your apprenticeship you will also have the opportunity to gain experience in other engineering and business functions, such as development engineering, applications engineering, project management, quality and manufacturing.
Entry Requirement
Minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or 4 and above or equivalent, including English and Maths. Candidates with A level or equivalent Level 3 qualifications and degree holders who have no previous qualification within this field are also able to apply.
Our Culture
There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work.
We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to innovation. We respect and value people with different opinions, experiences and backgrounds and believe that by working together, we can produce better results than any of us can achieve alone. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
Recruitment Timeline
Go Live: January 19, 2024
Closing Date: March 3, 2024
Interview Date (in-person): W/c 22 April, 2024
Employment Start Date: September, 2024
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your skills and experience on your application relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Recruitment Process
Stage one – Online Application: The first stage of the process is to complete the online application; this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for. Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage.
Stage two – Assessment Centre: The half day assessment centre (i.e. interview) will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. Each will consist of a group exercise, an interview and a presentation. Details will vary depending on the career area/role you are applying for. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible.
Stage three – Offer: After the assessment centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our chosen candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible.
Apprentice will join the business in September 2024.
We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team on ukrecruitment@cat.com
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