Apprentice technician London, England
Job description
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realizing its vision of being a leading global university.
Background
The apprentice roles will be based in the School of Technology's Technical department consisting of a team of technical staff that support the teaching and research activities of the school. There are two positions, and although one post is aligned to Electrical Engineering and the other to Mechanical Engineering both posts will follow a broad program of training covering all aspects of engineering.
Responsibilities
The Scheme is a a four year programme combining off the job training in the first instance followed by attendance at a college of FE to gain an appropriate technical qualification at level 3 and for the right candidate the opportunity to progress to a level 4 (HNC) qualification within the 4 year scheme
By the end of the apprenticeship the successful candidates will have accrued foundational knowledge and experience as a well-rounded electrical or mechanical technician and be able to undertake manufacturing work independently and contribute to the design process for teaching, research and other aspects of the work of the School.
You will also be assigned a workplace mentor who will support you to develop and apply your newly acquired skills in the workplace
Person Specification
Applicants should possess (or expect to gain) 4 GCSE O’levels at minimum grade 6 (previously grade B) including mathematics , English and a science subject
No prior work experience is required.
We are looking for people who are passionate about ‘hands on’ practical engineering, and who are committed to learning first-hand the skills to develop into a fully qualified Technician.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
The salary would be a percentage of the advertised band, for more information on the salary please refer to the attached job description.
Closing date for applications: 27th August 2023 at 11:59pm.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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