- NAS Reference
VAC001829853
- Weekly wage
£333.33
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Working Week
Days and shifts to be confirmed.
- Date Posted
22/03/2022
- Start Date
19/09/2022
- Location
Sheffield
- Expected Duration
3 years
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Engineering manufacturing technician
- Employment Type
Higher Level Apprenticeship
- Employer
ITM POWER (TRADING) LIMITED
Description of Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an Apprentice Quality Engineer to join us.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Recruitment Team
recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk - THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD (Ref ID: VAC001829853)
Communication skills both written and verbal
Computer literate with use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Problem-solving skills
Higher Apprenticeship entry requirements
For the Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship:
Applicants must already be employed in a suitable engineering role or have relevant engineering experience.
In addition, you will need one of the following:
A minimum of two A-Levels at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including a mathematical based subject and a science, technology, engineering or an additional mathematics-related subject
An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at MM (merit merit) level (or equivalent)
An EAL Diploma in an Engineering-based subject at merit or above (or equivalent)
Applicants are also required to undertake a series of assessments at the AMRC Training Centre before being offered a place on an apprenticeship.
Demonstrate a passion for engineering
Safety conscious person
Prior interest and experience in Engineering (desirable not essential)
Technically minded individual
Attention to detail
A track record of exception timekeeping and attendance
Can do attitude
Willingness to learn and receive feedback in a positive manner
Working within a team
Ability to read and understand detailed engineering drawings
Analytical thinker
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.
One Friday per month you will return to your workplace.
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.
Completion of this apprenticeship is just the start of your career and can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors.
ITM Power Plc designs and manufactures products which generate hydrogen gas, based on Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) technology. This technology only uses electricity (renewable) and tap water to generate hydrogen gas on-site and has a product offering capable of being scaled to 100MW+ in size. In establishing the existing customer base, particular importance has been placed on the ability to provide a fully integrated system, of the system to respond rapidly to varying power profiles, and to generate hydrogen at a pressure, flow rate and purity appropriate to its application.