Level 3 Product Design and Development Apprentice - 2903

As a member of the Composites and Materials Testing Group the successful applicant will work in Technology Department and your main duties/responsibilities will include:

Complete a prescribed programme of training to be conducted within the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Work under the guidance and support of your team within Technology Dept
Work safely and in line with established safety measures in the laboratory on a day-to-day basis
Manufacturing parts for our science facilities from composite materials
Testing materials for their suitability for demanding environments
Developing new methods for manufacture and new composite formulations to suit different applications, including using additive manufacture (3D printing)
As an STFC Apprentice you will communicate with staff across STFC and at all levels. You will work as part of a team as well as working on your own. You will also represent STFC through the contact you have with your training provider
Attend appropriate additional training to support the role and service delivery.

You will be enrolled onto the Level 3 Engineering Technician Product Design and Development Pathway on a four-year apprenticeship where;

Year 1: Your first six months will be spent training at Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) at Culham, where you will be taught the basics of machining, welding, electronics and electrical wiring, The second six months will be spent in the workplace with one week in every four at OAS.
Year 2: Mainly in the workplace with block training at OAS – during this time you will develop your skills working mainly in the CMG Group, but you will also work within other groups within the department where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills further.
Year 3-4: Will be fully in the workplace where you will further hone your skills to become an Engineering Technician.
You will be required to attend OAS as required as part of your training; you must therefore be willing and able to travel independently. Excess travel costs will be covered.

You will be enrolled onto the Level 3 Engineering Technician Product Design and Development Pathway on a four-year apprenticeship where;

Year 1: Your first six months will be spent training at Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) at Culham, where you will be taught the basics of machining, welding, electronics and electrical wiring, The second six months will be spent in the workplace with one week in every four at OAS.
Year 2: Mainly in the workplace with block training at OAS – during this time you will develop your skills working mainly in the CMG Group, but you will also work within other groups within the department where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills further.
Year 3-4: Will be fully in the workplace where you will further hone your skills to become an Engineering Technician.
You will be required to attend OAS as required as part of your training; you must therefore be willing and able to travel independently. Excess travel costs will be covered.

Person specification (Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and any special requirements)

In order to apply for the role, we are looking for the following:

Essential:

Achieved or predicted to achieve 5 GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and a STEM subject by September 2023 (or equivalent qualifications)
Good problem solving skills
Interest in materials and engineering and the ability to demonstrate a basic level of knowledge and skill
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Good communication skills
Ability to work using own initiative

Desirable:

IT literacy and working with Microsoft office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.