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Engineering Fitter Apprentice page is loaded Engineering Fitter Apprentice Apply locations UK - Bromborough (TDY) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ29801 Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Job Purpose: The successful applicants will be given a full well rounded understanding of the Composites Manufacturing process, both on the shop floor, and departments which are indirectly related to production such as, Inspection, Engineering and Estimating. This apprenticeship will include on block period of study with the Cheshire College South & West, before moving to on-the-job training at our site in Bromborough. During this 3 year apprenticeship, you will learn how to interpret drawings/specifications and plan work, ensuring you have the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task. Fitters are required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required based on their knowledge. Future Prosects of this Apprenticeship: Gain a recognised & respected industry qualification. This will be essential to career progression & can be used to access further education & development opportunities Develop skills specific to the Composites and Aerospace industry, which can be practiced and applied straight away Access to valuable work experience Limitless opportunities - Composites are used and are developing in many different engineering industries. The skills learnt of this Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship can be transferred to any industry Earn while you are training, salary can be built on with increased responsibility as skills are developed. Units will include: Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment Electro, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and devices Producing engineering project plans Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities Hydraulics and pneumatics Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) Behavioural Competencies: Commitment Initiative Clear research into the industry & an understanding of why you are the right person for the job An understanding of the responsibilities of an apprentice, & the work which will be involved Ability to work as part of a team, as well as individually A desire to learn and prepare for further study if necessary Health and Safety Contributes to risk assessments and safe working practices. Complies with all safety policies and procedures whilst actively participating in the efforts to create and maintain a zero harm work place culture. Challenges non-compliant employees on safety policies and procedures. Reports to senior management if necessary. Attends safety training courses as required. Continuous Improvement Actively seeks out and identifies Continuous Improvement Opportunities Collaboration Liaises with relevant departments as required. Actively participates in cross function projects to ensure that goals are achieved and solutions implemented. People Works effectively as part of a team or using own initiative in a busy manufacturing environment. Actively engages in discussions and openly supports team decisions. Qualifications Required: Four GCSE's at grades C/4 or above; in Maths and English Language Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield's AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme We offer a range of benefits (subject to t&cs) that include: Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform Company funded medical cash plan (MediCash) which allows eligible members to offset the cost of routine medical treatments Enhanced family-friendly benefits Company sick pay Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms) Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. . Similar Jobs (2) CNC Machining Technician Apprentice locations UK - Bromborough (TDY) time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago CNC Machining Technician Apprentice locations UK - Bromborough (TDY) time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.