THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
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Job Title:Trainee Technician – Mechanical Engineering – Precision Manufacturing

School/Department:Faculty of Engineering

Salary:£14,767 per annum

Job Family and Level:Technical Services Trainee

Contract Status:This apprenticeship is available from September 2016 and will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of four years.

Hours of Work: 36¼ hours per week, 5 days per week, 8.30am-4.50pm Mon-Thurs, 8.30am-4.25pm Fri.

Location:Faculty of Engineering, L2 Building, University Of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham. NG7 2RD

Reporting to:Senior Technical Manager

Purpose of the New Role:To train as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice Technician within the Faculty of Engineering, providing technical support to researchers, students and academic staff within the University. Based within The Precision Manufacturing Centre, the role will gain a broad understanding of the various engineering subjects and processes available including both manual and CNC turning and milling, fitting, grinding, Computer Aided Design and upto 5 Axis CNC programming. Training will progress across all skill areas, while working at all times under the supervision of engineering technicians. The role will attend suitable day release courses at a local training establishment.

Main Responsibilities / % time per year
1. / Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering processes and skill, while under the instruction of skilled engineering technicians. / 35%
2. / Demonstrating learned skills and processes as the training period progresses. / 30%
3. / Undertake and complete suitable college courses throughout the training period with a view to completing a suitable level 4 (HNC) qualification. / 15%
4. / Learn, understand and demonstrate the importance of the University’s Health & Safety policy / 5%
5. / Creating and maintaining a training log book over the duration of the apprenticeship period to record skills learned and projects worked on. / 5%
6. / Maintenance and general housekeeping of workshop and laboratory areas. / 5%

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications/ Education / 5 GCSE’s including English, Maths, and a Science, grades A to C / Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grades A – B, to include Mathematics, English andPhysics
Skills/Training / Good level of practical ability / General computer skills.
Experience / Practical school level Technology work within a workshop environment. / Basic understanding of engineering drawings.
Statutory/Legal / Must satisfy the requirements for the Governments advanced apprentice scheme:
Awareness of Health and Safety

Decision Making

i)taken independently by the role holder

Set own high standard of work produced.
Prioritise own workload
Decide on different methods of production as training progresses.
General engineering advice to research staff and students.

ii)taken in collaboration with others

Alterations and modifications to designs and materials to improve functionality, reliability and safety.
Ordering of tools, parts, etc. within a limited budget.

iii)referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder

Major safety issues.
Requesting annual leave.
Reporting sickness.

Additional Information

Applicants must have a positive attitude with a willingness to train and learn,a flexible approach and the ability to communicate, work under supervision and as part of a team. Maintain a smart appearance and acting in a professional manner at all times both in and out of the University campus.

Please quote ref: APP2016-129516.

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