Engineering Technician Apprentice Level 3 (m/f/d)
- Functional area: Service
- Country: UK - United Kingdom
- Cities: Chessington, London
- On-Site/Remote: On-Site
- Brand: Atlas Copco, Leybold
- Company name: Leybold UK Ltd
- Date of Posting: April 18, 2024
- Last date to apply: August 1, 2024
Engineering Technician Apprentice Level 3 - Services – start a journey of endless opportunities
The role
Are you keen to start an exciting career in mechatronics? Are you a self-starter who is keen to grow within an innovative company? If so, we want to hear from you. We are looking for an Engineering Fitter apprentice to join us in Sept 2024, who is excited about maintaining and repairing products that are revolutionizing the world of vacuum. We want people who are engaged and excited about solving unique technical problems.
What will the apprentice be doing?Responsibilities, aligned with the Level 3 standard, include but aren’t limited to:
- Developing an understanding of workshop equipment
- Learning how to service our pumps by carrying out checks and maintenance
- Learning how to repair and replace faulty parts
- Applying safe systems of working including electrical safety testing
- Applying proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems
- Leybold and our training provider, East Surrey College will collaborate to ensure that you are provided with continuous training and development.
- The first year you will spend 3 days a week at East Surrey college to learn engineering principles, and this will reduce to 1 day in year 2.
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will obtain a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Engineering.
- Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could be offered a Service Engineer role with our inhouse team in Chessington, with the potential to move out into the field or within the wider Atlas Copco Group.
- You could also be offered further training to expand your learning. Many of our Service Engineers began their careers as apprenticeships
What you can expect from us:
- A friendly, family-like atmosphere
- Plenty of opportunities to grow and develop
- A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behaviour and integrity
- Access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group
- Competitive remuneration & benefits package
- A workplace for everyone – at Leybold we know that diversity and inclusion help us understand our customers needs and strengthen employee motivation, productivity, innovation and results
What we expect from you:
- 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science
- A passion for engineering - experience shown from personal interests or school projects is a plus
- A strong interest in learning and growing as a service engineer
- An interest in engineering or construction and enjoys learning how things work
- Good timekeeping and the ability to work to deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Able to understand and follow instructions
- Takes pride in their work and has a keen eye for detail
- Adaptable
- Can-do attitude
- Works collaboratively with others
Give wings to your dreams
Leybold UK is based in Chessington, and is part of the global Atlas Copco Group. We design and manufacture vacuum pumps systems which create the necessary production conditions for the manufacturing of semiconductors, coated glass, solar cells and the production and packaging of food. Space missions and projects can only be successful if the materials and components used are first tested on Earth under space conditions - using Leybold vacuum equipment and solutions. If you're ready to launch into a career with a global company we're hiring and you could be part of our next mission!
