Machine Shop Apprentice

Date Posted:

2024-03-13

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:
Our business desires to develop the next generation of engineers and technicians. As such, we are delighted to be recruiting for 1x Machine Shop Apprentice that will form part of our 2024 cohort. During a four (4) year Apprenticeship Program, successful candidates will get the opportunity to not just work within our many operational cells, but they will also gain experience within our support functions to gain a broad overview of our Business.

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 2 – Working at Collins Aerospace Marston Green with Wednesday classroom at In-Comm completing your Level 3 knowledge subjects. You will rotate around different departments around our site to develop a deep understanding of how our business operates. During which time you will be completing your units towards your level 3 work-based learning.

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

• Experience of mechanical engineering subjects

• 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

This position may involve access to export-controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement.

Our Values:

Trust

Respect

Accountability

Collaboration

Innovation

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 21st April 2024.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 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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