We have exciting opportunities to join our Williams family on our 2024 Apprenticeship Programme starting in September 2024. - Level 2/3 Composite Engineers - Level 3 Production/Manufacturing Engineers
We appreciate that everyone learns and thinks in different ways; therefore, if you would prefer to provide your information in a different format; for example, over the phone, or you need support in completing your application please contact oasphase2@the-mtc.org
| Vacancy location | Wallingford OX10 7LN |
| Training location | OAS, Culham Campus, OX14 3DB |
| Working week | 37.5 hours |
| Wage | £18,000 in year 1, £20,000 in year 2, £22,000 in year 3 |
| Expected duration | 14-36 months |
| Start date | 02 September 2024 |
As the market leader in jet tenders, we strive for perfection, and this is demonstrated in the design and quality of our builds. We have been leading the way since 1996 and our success is based on producing marine craft of the highest quality that not only demonstrates our passion and craftmanship within the marine sector but illustrates our commitment to producing products that are leading the way within the marine sector both from an innovation and sustainability standpoint.
What we look for:
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and passionate apprentices that would like to kick start their careers in a manufacturing engineering environment who are practically minded and can demonstrate their practical skills, either through their education, i.e. projects completed at school/college, or extracurricular activities, which can vary from making and building things to commitment to hobbies and interests.
The programme:
The duration and training provider will be determined by the apprenticeship chosen, which can be anything from 14 months to 36 months. All apprenticeships will involve a split between on-the-job training and periodic block release at the Culham facilities.
The training provided will equip you with the skills required to further your career within either a maintenance, manufacturing or engineering environment.
For the Composites Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship you will be given training in production engineering and productions cells, with a large proportion of time being spent within the Composites department, where you will learn Composite manufacturing and processes applicable to both marine, aerospace, automotive, formula 1, and other relevant industries.
Qualifications and Experience
Ideally you will be working towards attaining passes at GCSEs in English, Maths and a Science, however this is not essential.
For all positions, we are open to look at candidates with lower grades who possess relevant extracurricular or practical experience and possess the right attitudes and behaviours suited to our culture and the role. Support with Maths and English and course content will be provided.
Key Attributes/Attitudes we are looking for
Practically minded, and genuine interest in manufacturing/engineering
Effective communications skills
Passion for Boats would be useful
Flexible and adaptable attitude
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team player
Be able to show commitment and dedication
Reliability.
At the end of the apprenticeship programme there may be an opportunity to remain with Williams Jet Tenders or to complete further higher education.
Hours on site are Monday to Friday 07:00 to 15:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Salary will be as follows:
£18K in year 1
£20K in year 2
£22K in year 3
Benefits include:
25 days per year
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work Scheme
Pension Scheme
For further information please see:
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