Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
Working alongside a skilled Team of Production Technicians, Maintenance Engineers and System Support Specialists, to support, maintain and repair 15 Test Vehicles, 1000 Walking Sticks and over 2000 RSU’s.
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Closing Date: 31-07-2024
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£16,000.92
Working week
Your normal hours of work will be 39 hours a week Monday to Friday. 07:00 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:00 – 15:30 on Friday, or as directed by your Line Manager. Through avoidance of doubt each working day includes a 30-minute unpaid break.
Expected duration
3 Years 6 Months
Possible start date
01-08-2024
Date posted
16-07-2024
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Reference number
1000264980
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
Working with the Production Team to;
- Repair and refurbish Eddy Current and Ultrasonic Roller Search Units
- Repair and Service/Calibrate Test Vehicle and Walking Stick Equipment
- Assist in the assembly of New Build Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Assemblies to produce World Leading equipment.
Working with the Maintenance and System Support Team to;
- Work towards attending Breakdowns across the UK and Europe to fault find and rectify issues with the Test Vehicles.
- Manufacture and Install upgraded Test Equipment to continuously improve the Test Vehicle fleet.
- Complete required documentation within CMMS database to maintain records of all work completed.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Engineering Technician L3 Standard (ST0457) - Mechatronics Pathway
This apprenticeship will be completed by working 4 days per week onsite with the employer, learning the job role and gaining valuable work experience, and then 1 day per week attending Derby College to complete coursework and assessments.
English and Maths Functional Skills may be completed alongside the apprenticeship if necessary, however, passing this will be mandatory to receive the apprenticeship qualification.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On completion of the apprenticeship there could be two optional routes for the candidate to take;
- Production Technician – Manufacture, Service and Calibrate Walking Sticks and related equipment
- Maintenance Engineer – Provide a first class service by attending Breakdowns and completing PPM.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Team working Initiative Time management
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4) Essential
Things to consider
• Roles within Sperry can be quite reactive due to the nature of the business, so some flexibility is required, this is however rewarded with various different opportunities such as training and travel. • If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a Derby College email address (niall.nanson@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure to check your Inbox as well as your Spam/Junk folders, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Please consider whitelisting the @derby-college.ac.uk domain in your email system. Failure to respond to emails will lead to withdrawal of your application.
About the employer
Sperry Rail is on a mission critical journey to revolutionise the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century we have repeatedly succeeded in modernising and improving rail diagnostics through our unrelenting pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing the science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever-improving suite of product and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity and teamwork, we are driven by the challenge and bridging concept with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry has an opportunity to imprint themselves into our brand and further galvanise a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, Thought Leaders are welcome! We are agile, hungry and invite those with similar passion to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to market. Fast paced, high touch with distinct sense of purpose, we offer more than a job, rather an opportunity to be part of a something different.
Employer
SPERRY RAIL (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED
www.sperryrail.com
Address
Track Labs
RTC Business Park
London Road
Derby
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Advanced
Engineering technician (level 3)
