Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Physics is recruiting an apprentice to their training scheme to start in September 2024. The successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme in Mechanical Engineering. The role is workshop based and the use of equipment used in manufacture both manual and CNC machines plus design as the primary skill using computer aided design (CAD), for which training will be given.

The scheme offers:

• Full advanced apprenticeship NVQ Level 3 training in conjunction with either West Suffolk College or Cambridge Regional College, including vocational and technical certificate courses

• A very broad range of experience in a variety of workshops and research groups

• A supportive working environment and mentoring scheme

• Involvement with world-leading research activity.

Applicants should have five GCSEs or equivalent at grades A-C, including Mathematics, Science and English, or expect to gain this level of qualification this Summer.

We are looking for an individual who has a real interest in science and technology and how things work, who demonstrates an aptitude for practical problem solving, with good IT and communication skills.

Fixed-term: 4.5 years.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR team at [email protected]

Please quote reference KA41334 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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