Apprentice Electrical Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duration 4 years
Advert closing date 14/05/2023
Description
Are you looking for an apprenticeship in engineering ? If so apply for this FAB opportunity with Fablink!
Mechatronics Maintenance Technicians ensure that plant and equipment perform to the required standard to facilitate production targets regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost within High Value Manufacturing environments. Typically, the work would cover a broad range of activities include installation, testing, fault finding and the on-going planned maintenance of complex automated equipment. This requires the application of a complex blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems disciplines.
Salary will be age-appropriate apprentice rates for the business. Currently they are:
- 21-22 - £9.50
- 18-20 - £7.50
- 16-17 - £ 5.50
Essential:
- Foundation Level Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Qualification
- Maths GCSE grade C/4 above
- English GCSE grade C/4 above
- Science GCSE grade C/4 above
- Robotics mechanical knowledge
- Knowledge of 415v 3phase and 230v single phase circuits
Level 3 apprenticeship from New College Durham.
Things to consider
- One day per week at New College Durham for training
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Future prospects
Level 3 qualification gained upon completion
Hours per week 37
Working week Mon-Fri
Apprenticeship standard Engineering technician (Level 3)
Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, DL14 9NJ
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Electrical Engineer roles across New College Durham's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £44,956 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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