Engineering apprentice - Plum, United States - Southdevon

Description

Engineering apprentice - Fibre Optics Gooch & Housego Torquay

A Level 2 Engineering Apprentice is required to complete a four year G&H apprenticeship, with South Devon College. You will work & learn alongside our engineers, mastering fibre optic manufacture & building your engineering skillset.


Duties include:
participating in the manufacturing process, including fibre routing, splicing, and assembly.
Monday - Friday (8am-4pm) - including college day.

Total hours per week: 39

48 Months
29 Apr 2024
Date posted

4 days ago
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number


VAC
Positions

What you will do in your working day

Adherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality.

Working positively to develop and foster good working. relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity.
Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, Precision.
Maintain good attendance at South Devon College.
Assisting in the design and development of fibre optic components and systems.
Participating in the manufacturing process, including fibre routing, splicing, and assembly.
Conducting quality control tests and inspections to ensure product reliability and performance.
Collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions.
Producing documentation, including operating procedures and technical reports.
Maintaining and calibrating manufacturing equipment and tools.
Tracking of your workplace accomplishments to meet learning outcomes.
Plan and attend progress meetings with colleagues.
Working with engineers and technicians to implement or improve processes.
Working with engineers and technicians to complete personal competencies record.
The training you will be getting

Weekly day release to South Devon College.
An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment.

During the four years other, additional training and development, personal and technical will be offered as required and where appropriate.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Our apprenticeship program offers a structured and varied learning experience, providing you with the opportunity to acquire, refine and apply valuable technical and inter-personal skills employed in fibre optics engineering.

You will receive mentorship and guidance from industry professionals, allowing you to grow and develop your expertise.
Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role.

Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager
About the employer

G&H provides photonics engineering and manufacturing solutions for industry, telecoms, aerospace, defence, space and life sciences, enabling our customers to innovate and compete by leveraging our world-class expertise in photonics technology.

Training

Training provider


SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience


This could be relevant:
training
qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer.

You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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