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Technical Apprenticeships

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£19,860 - £19,860
£1,655 - £1,655 / mo

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Loughborough, England
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Position Overview & Specifications

Technical Apprenticeships:

Level 3 Mechanical Apprentice, fixed term for 48 months

Level 3 Mechatronics Apprentice, fixed term for 48 months

Level 3 Lab (Scientific) Technician Apprentice, fixed term for 24 months


Full Time, Fixed Term


We have exciting new apprenticeship schemes in either Mechanical, Mechatronics or Lab (Scientific) technical roles which will rotate across many of our research/teaching led academic Schools. This is a new scheme where you will have the opportunity to support the learning environment for Loughborough University students in Schools and Workshops and to support leading research.


As an apprentice you will complete a programme of training, learn new technical skills and work alongside experienced technical experts. The apprenticeship scheme is in conjunction with Loughborough College, where you will spend some time at college, (20% of the role) for technical learning, where at the end of the scheme you will gain a Level 2/3 BTEC qualification.


The apprenticeship roles are a pathway into an exciting career as a technician in a variety of scientific and engineering fields.


Key Requirements:


  • Can demonstrate an interest in becoming a technician or a technical profession
  • Can demonstrate an interest in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Scientific areas such as Chemistry, Biology through hobbies or part time work while studying.
  • Ability to take instruction and work as part of a team.
  • Good practical IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, e-mail).
  • Good written and verbal English skills.
  • Good level of numeracy including ability to handle data.
  • Can demonstrate a professional and self-motivated approach to learning in the workplace

Informal enquiries should be directed to Technician Commitment Project Team via email to technicians@lboro.ac.uk


If individuals prefer a particular apprentice scheme, please indicate this in the application form


Closing Date: 30th April 2023


Our Benefits


  • We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
  • On site nursery
  • Competitive pension schemes
  • Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of BH & closure days)
  • On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
  • Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
  • Fantastic CPD, Linkedin learning and inclusive resources for development

Please follow this link for further details.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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