Higher Level Apprentice- Mechatronics Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job description
At Andor, we recognise that Mechatronic Engineering unites the principles of mechanics, electronics and computing. It combines mechanical engineering problem-solving and design skills with expertise in digital electronics and computing systems to produce advanced products and systems through automation and the use of robotics. Andor have partnered with South-Eastern Regional College for many years to deliver the Higher Level Apprenticeship in Mechatronics.
These positions are based at our Belfast headquarters full time onsite for 3 years with the successful candidates attending college 1 day per week at the Bangor or Lisburn campus between September and June. The HLA is accredited by Ulster University.
Entry requirements
GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above
GCSE English Language Grade C or above or Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy
2 GCE A-Levels to include a STEM subject or a Level 3 vocational qualification in Engineering, equivalent to 64 UCAS points. (Level 3 qualifications other than BTEC or City & Guilds will be subject to UU approval, and OCN qualifications are generally not accepted)
- Please note STEM subjects are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Electronics or Double Award Science/Applied Science.
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Informal enquiries may be directed to Louise Dooley In-House Recruitment Specialist via email to [email protected]
Please apply via this link: Andor Technology - Oxford Instruments Careers (oxinst.com)
Why Andor?
Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams. At Andor, our employees are fundamental to our business success and we are delighted to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme with a range of options to suit your lifestyle.
Andor Benefits:
Andor provides employees with a competitive compensation & benefits package to suit your lifestyle.
Health & Wellbeing- Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme, Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance. Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare Service
Money & Lifestyle –Pension – employer contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Salary Exchange Scheme, Tech Purchase scheme. Give as You Earn. Employee discount scheme. Free Parking Onsite.
Career –Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
Work Life Balance – 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays. Flexible start and finish times, lunchtime finish on Fridays, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
Andor
Andor is the global leader in the pioneering and manufacturing of high-performance light measuring solutions, bringing together the latest developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software. Our ground-breaking low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer, explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the world’s most innovative companies in the Photonics industry, measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within 1 billionth of a second.
We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group which also includes NanoAnalysis, NanoScience, Asylum Research, Plasma Technology, X-Ray Technology, Imaris and Magnetic Resonance. At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level.
At Andor we are innovative, hardworking but also a fun place to work with regular events happening such as employee dog walks, quizzes, fitness bootcamps, litter picks in the local area and fancy-dress competitions.
Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability are currently under-represented therefore, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks.
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