Engineering Apprentice Technician
Sandwell College
Sandwell
- £6.40 - £11.44 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 July 2025
Job overview
Are you passionate about engineering and eager to kickstart your career with hands-on experience?
Join our Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard and gain the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to thrive in the industry! This is a full-time, permanent role that will provide valuable experience and a strong foundation for your future career.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside experienced engineers to develop practical skills.
- Gain experience in areas such as mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering.
- Assist with the maintenance, repair, and installation of engineering systems.
- Learn to use industry-standard tools and equipment.
- Complete on-the-job training and attend college to work towards a Level 3 Engineering qualification.
- Provide full technical support to the Engineering team and facilitate the learning and development of students.
- Prepare materials as directed by tutors and check tools and equipment for safe working conditions.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy workshop and assist with stock management.
- Assist in administrative procedures, including enrolment processes.
- Ensure effective communication with management, staff, students, and clients.
- Undertake in-service training and work towards a Level 3 apprenticeship standard.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion for engineering and problem-solving to join our apprenticeship programme. If you have GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above in Maths, English, and Science, enjoy hands-on, practical work, and are eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a commitment to completing the programme. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain additional certifications, such as First Aid and Manual Handling, to support your development.
Benefits
✅ Top-Tier Salaries – We offer sector-leading pay with some of the most competitive salaries around
🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential
🚀 Fast-Track Your Career – Take advantage of dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes designed to help you grow and succeed
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute
💆♀️ Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services – Save on Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more
🏋 Fitness Perks – Enjoy our college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best
💰 Generous Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non-teaching roles
🛍 Retail & Travel Discounts – Unlock exclusive savings on high street brands, local transport, cross-country travel. UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount
📜 Free Will Writing – We’ve got your back with professional support for your future planning
💉 Free Flu Vaccine – Stay healthy and protected at no cost to you
🧘 Wellbeing Support – Access confidential counselling services and wellness platforms to support your mental and emotional health
🏆 We Celebrate You! – We recognise and appreciate your hard work with awards, recognition events, and celebration days throughout the year
Attached documents
About Sandwell College
About Sandwell College
Sandwell College is a great place to work; a large, successful and growing College that has achieved significant success over recent years and has further, big ambitions for its future.
It has two state of the art campuses in West Bromwich accessible through excellent transport links and, following a successful merger with Cadbury Sixth Form College, has an exciting presence in Birmingham.
The majority of the College’s full-time students are aged 16-18, studying courses designed to give them skills for the modern workplace in a learning environment fully equipped with a specialist automotive centre, beauty and hairdressing salons, computer suites, construction workshops, engineering and science laboratories, fashion and photography studios, a sports hall and a 170-seater theatre.
Principal
Lisa Capper (MBE)
Values and vision
Sandwell College aims to help students achieve their goals and take their next step, whether that be further progression with the college, Higher Education, or employment and training. It also aims to offer its students first class guidance and support and to do everything it possibly can to help them succeed, driving innovation and quality forward.
Sandwell College’s objective is to give young people the best possible transition from school to college and get them into top universities and careers. It is also strongly committed to creating opportunities for its adult learners by working closely with local and regional businesses, both large and small, to help them develop a skilled workforce.
Ofsted
“The large majority of students make good or better progress. Students develop very good personal, social and employability skills that prepare them well for further study and for the world of work. Teaching and learning are good, and often outstanding. Students benefit from the college’s excellent teaching, study and social spaces, with very high quality resources and equipment to support learning.”
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