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Job Description
- Req#: CRAFT007109
- Complete Performing Engineering Operations (PEO)
- Complete a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Engineering
- Complete a Level 3 Manufacturing NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- Complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- Complete Engineering Essentials Key Skills
- Attending an approved qualification programme on day release basis (dependant on Engineering qualifications, successful candidates may be expected to attend College on a full-time basis for the first year)
- Follow an Internal Department Development Plan, led by your dedicated Mentor.
- Successful completion of Qioptiq Craft Apprenticeship
- Learn and Earn – continue your learning beyond College/School, studying towards a degree in Engineering whilst not paying a penny in tuition fees
- Join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help and support you on your learning journey
- Stay at the fore-front of innovation by joining a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, high-performance, market-driven photonic solutions to meet the illumination, optronics, detection and optical technology needs of global customers
- Employee benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, mobile phone contracts and so much more!
- Half day Fridays – 12pm finish!
- A desire to continue learning to HNC Level
- Good attention to detail, inter-personal skills and excellent communication and time keeping skills
- Experience of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Driving Licence
- Ability to time manage external qualifications whilst working full-time
Company Overview:
Qioptiq Ltd. (an Excelitas company) Designs and Manufactures Market Leading Optronic solutions for Defence & Aerospace applications. Key markets include Head-Up Displays for Commercial Airliners, Helmet Mounted Displays for 4th & 5th Generation Fast Jet Platforms, Night Vision for the Dismounted Soldier, and Advanced Electro-Optics for Airborne, Maritime and Vehicle Platforms. Qioptiq has a world-renowned reputation for the highest standards of business integrity, customer service, product quality and cutting edge innovation.
We are excited to offer opportunities for 7 Craft Apprentices to join our site in St. Asaph, North Wales within our Manufacturing Team. We are looking for candidates who have a keen interest in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Five of the successful candidates will form part of an experienced manufacturing team and will learn and become responsible for the manufacture of precision mechanical / optical components using a variety of machine tools to satisfy technological needs in-line with the engineering requirements of the business.
One of the successful candidates will be working with skilled Jig & Tool designers and eventually becoming responsible for designing machine tools.
The final opportunity is in our works engineering team where the successful will be taught how to maintain machinery and general site facilities working with our highly skilled team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with our world-renowned Engineering Teams and highly skilled Operations Departments, learning the skills required for a successful career within our business.
Description
A Craft Apprenticeship is a combination of external and in-house training, the successful applicants will follow the Craft Apprentice plan as outlined below:
Craft Apprenticeship Programme:
Craft Apprentice Development Plan
Craft Apprenticeship Outcome:
The benefits of an Apprenticeship:
Qualifications Required:
It is essential that all applicants have a good level of general education and must have, or expect to receive, a minimum of grade C in Mathematics and English Language.
Applications will also be considered from candidates who have completed, or part-completed, a relevant Engineering course. Please provide details of modules completed, along with results.
Personal Specification:
The ideal candidate should have the following experience and attributes:
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About the company
Excelitas Technologies is a global leader focused on delivering innovative, customized solutions to meet the lighting, detection and other needs of OEMs.
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