Apprentice Engineer - Sunderland

Apprentice Engineer - Sunderland Sunderland, North East England, England

Konecranes
Full Time Sunderland, North East England, England 15210 GBP ANNUAL Today
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Sunderland
Employment type: Undefined term
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Apprentice Engineer - Sunderland



Sunderland


At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.

We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.


Do you have a head for heights? Does the idea of maintaining seriously large cranes give you a thrill?


Joining a highly skilled team, you will learn how to maintain, repair, service, and upgrade of our customers' overhead gantry cranes. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your engineering career with great prospects, working for a global company and market leader in our industry.

On completing your apprenticeship, you will secure a full-time permanent position as a Service Technician here at Konecranes. 100% of our UK Apprentices have gained permanent employment in Konecranes, after they have completed our Apprentice Programme, many of which have had long and rewarding careers at a variety of senior levels.


On the completion of your apprenticeship, you will have achieved:

  • Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacturing
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Year 1 – full time attendance at a local college or training provider (off the job training)
  • Year 2, 3 and 4 – On the job training with additional training at our Banbury Centre

What will the apprentice learn?

  • First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment
  • Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements
  • Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment
  • The relevant engineering theories and principles relative to the role of a Service Technician

Entry requirements

  • Minimum 17 years old entry age on the first day of your apprenticeship
  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs and have Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above including the following subjects – Maths, English and a Science
  • Able to climb ladders and work at heights
  • You must live local/within commuting distance of Nissan Car Factory, Sunderland.
  • IT skills

After your first year in college, the apprenticeship will be based at Nissan car plant in Sunderland and will attract the following shift pattern:

  • Year 2, at the plant Mon – Thurs 8am to 4.30pm, Friday 8am - 3.30pm.
  • Year 3 and Year 4
    • Week 1 – day shift as shown above including 1 day at college. No weekend work
    • Week 2 – college day (days) 2 x night shifts and weekend shift (nights are 9pm to 6.30am) the weekend is 7am to 4.30pm.
    • Week 3 - day shift as shown above including 1 day at college. No weekend work
    • Week 4 - college day (days) 2 x night shifts and weekend shift (nights are 9pm to 6.30am) the weekend is 7am to 4.30pm.

Starting salary £15,210.00 plus great benefits!


Your apprenticeship will start at the beginning of the academic year 2023 (Aug/Sept)


Closing date for applications is 31st March 2023, we reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the volume of applications.


Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers. We are truly a global company with 16,900 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries. We believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.

Apprentice Engineer - Sunderland
Konecranes

www.konecranes.com
Hyvinkää, Finland
Anders Svensson
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Machinery Manufacturing
1994
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