Engineering Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
WGM Apprenticeships
Are you a recent school or college leaver or planning on leaving and wondering what to do in August 2023?
If you have a love of all things technical, then developing your future as a Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineer on our apprentice programmes may be the next step in your career.
You will be learning at College and on the job whilst working with our highly qualified Engineers and earning money at the same time!
Our 2023 apprenticeship programme is open and waiting for your application!
The opportunity:
At WGM Engineering, we truly believe that Apprentices are the lifeblood of our organisation and we are passionate about attracting and developing new talent into our business.
Our Engineering apprenticeship programmes provide you with exceptional training and real opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive, practical environment.
What can you expect:
- A 4 year apprenticeship programme with the potential to be made permanent and further develop your career.
- A recognised and valuable qualification in Engineering
- Competitive salary, company pension, company sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and Life Cover
- 32 days annual leave entitlement (rising with length of service)
- Exceptional training and development throughout the duration of your apprenticeship
What we expect of you:
- Think you have what it takes to be a part of our apprentice programme? Just a few things we would need from you:
- You should be able to demonstrate a mechanical, electrical or civil aptitude and to have a strong ambition to become a competent engineer
- Eligible to work in the UK
If you have the ambition, enthusiasm and passion then we want to hear from you!
Apply today and we will do the rest.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £14,625.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasgow, Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: WGM0250
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: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Apprentice roles across WGM Engineering'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 Machinery Manufacturing.
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 £14,625 - £14,625 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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