Apprenticeship Scheme 2023 – Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

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Apprenticeship Scheme 2023 – Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Salary: £14,000

Benefits: potential for 4% Annual Bonus, Share Scheme, Pension and 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to CAT Flexible Benefits (contains amongst other benefits, the option to purchase private healthcare, dental care and extra annual leave).

First 12 months full-time college five days/week, thereafter four day working week with day-release at college.

At Caterpillar, you build what matters – whether it’s the career you want, crucial work skills, strong relationships or new technologies. Our work is powered by our people. Join our winning team and help build a better world.

What do we do?

Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, our facility has over 100 years of manufacturing experience and now specialises in a wide variety of military, rail and Cat machine engines, transmissions and drive line systems.

What experiences can we offer you?

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work. That’s the Power of Everyone.

What is the apprenticeship programme?

For the first 12 months of this four-year training programme, you will attend Shrewsbury College full time. Thereafter, you will attend college one day per week and work three days per week where you will be given the opportunity to experience different aspects of engineering, designed to provide you with an excellent foundation in the function.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Engineering Technician. You will also be professionally recognised by the IMechE (Institute of Mechanical Engineers).

The programme is offered as a four-year fixed-term contact of employment. At the end of this you will be eligible to apply for any roles that are available at that time.

Outline list of main job duties & projects

You will be embedded in a highly skilled team and will also get to spend time in other areas of the business to fully understand our Manufacturing Operations and get to work and collaborate with people across the facility. Our apprenticeship roles will be based in each of the following areas:

• Engine Assembly: From the start of your apprenticeship, you will be developed towards engines assembly. You will learn the full strip and rebuild of an engine, from initial assessment of the product (Vett) to final checking of fully assembled product to approved standard (Quality Gate) ready for Test. This will include disassembly and assembly of components, sub-assemblies and complete products, inspection of parts at vett and learning about electrical components. You will also gain experience in Fault Finding and Root Cause & Corrective Actions (RCCA).
• Test & Finish: you will learn to rig, and test engines and transmissions across all of our product range. You will learn the computerised diagnostic equipment to monitor engines and transmissions on Test and help identify faults for rectification to ensure they meet quality and performance standards. You will also learn minor engine disassembly/reassembly, bore checks and full paint spray within the Engine Finish Department (EFD).
• Machining: you will learn to use various machining techniques on lathes, grinders, millers and state of the art 5-axis CNC machines. Using a variety of different tools, systems, and machines you will help create new components to drawings, and salvage used components back to “new” quality against the drawing specification. You will create and fulfil orders that support all of these areas across the business.
• Quality Inspection: you will join a specialised team responsible for ensuring all supplied components into the facility are defect-free and cause no disruption to engine or transmissions assembly. You will investigate any issues that arise, utilising a variety of measurement devices, from hand gauging to complex measuring equipment such as CMM, and produce reports that will help our suppliers fix issues and improve quality.
• Maintenance: Our Maintenance team members are critical to our business’ success, as they possess the technical skills and know-how to maintain our production equipment and facilities. Maintenance apprentices will use various equipment and systems to aid the completion of routine maintenance, diagnose equipment faults and carry out repairs in a timely manner.

Who are we looking for?

For this apprenticeship, the minimum / expected requirement is to have:

• 5 GCSEs (or academic equivalents) at Grade C/Level 4 or above. Must include:
  • Maths & English
  • A Science or Engineering subject

NOTE: You can apply with predicted grades. If you’re successful at the interview stage, the job offer will be conditional on you achieving the required grades before September 2023.

We will provide you with the training and support you need to be successful at Caterpillar.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in developing a career in a production engineering environment in the area they are applying for. See our website for more hints and tips on making your application stand out.

The company will not be providing work sponsorship or support with relocation.

Who is Caterpillar?

We are the world's leading manufacturer of Construction and Mining Equipment, diesel, natural gas and hydrogen engines, industrial gas turbines and locomotives. In 2020 our globally respected company and brand invested $1.4B into research and development, leveraging cutting edge technology and decades of expertise to improve our products and services. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success and our commitment to sustainability underpins the company’s future. Every single employee moves our company forward: piece by piece, part by part, person by person. Join our winning team and help build a better world.

For more information

We will be holding an open evening where you can learn more about the Shrewsbury facility, the apprenticeship programme and specific opportunities. For more information and to book go to www.caterpillar.com/shrewsburyapprenticeships .

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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