Manufacturing Operative (Engineering apprenticeship)
Niftylift Ltd
Location: On site / Milton Keynes MK5 6GF, UKjob type: Permanent / Full-timeSector and subsector: Engineering | MechanicalSalary: Negotiable Salary
Niftylift Limited are Europe’s market leaders in the design, development, manufacture and service of state-of-the-art Aerial Work Platforms.We supply a global, marketplace with good value, innovative, quality access solution products.Please see our website:niftylift.comfor further details on the company, its product range and the marketplace that we supply.
Person specification:
We require Trainee Manufacturing Operatives who are self-motivated, have good manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. The job will be a hands-on role, based on one of the Product Lines or Cells within the Production Department at Milton Keynes.The successful applicant will develop into a top-class practical Manufacturing Operative with expert knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic assembly of the Niftylift product range.
Applicant Entry Criteria:
Minimum of 2 GCSE’ s (or equivalent):Grade 3 or above in Maths and English, or Functional Skills level 1.
The role in more detail:
Production / Assembly – Manufacturing Operative
This role requires dynamic team players with a proven skills, knowledge and experience of mechanical assembly, along with hydraulic and electrical installation.The role requires operating to high quality / workmanship standards, within a manufacturing cell / flow line production environment.You will be required to perform a range of manufacturing / production operations to the required quality standard, on time and within commercial competition cost budgets (i.e. logistics / materials handling, preparation, painting, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, fitting / fabrication).
Example potential roles at the end of the apprenticeship:Skilled Production / Assembly Manufacturing Technician, PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Technician
Qualifications you will achieve:
EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
Practical Skills Training in the below areas:
- Producing components using hand-fitting techniques
- Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
- Assembling and testing fluid power systems
- Wiring and Testing Electrical equipment and circuits
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress to level 3 providing that they meet Niftylift’s internal criteria on the level 2 apprenticeship.
Milton Keynes-Hours will be 08.00 – 16.30 Monday – Friday (with regular structured overtime if over 18).
Structured Apprenticeship rates that align with year 1 – 4 status of your apprenticeship and your age.
Starting salary – approximately £16,640, which goes to NMW after the first year
- Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum.
- 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays.
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
- Free quarterly team lunches
- Free family events
- Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by employee. Kids membership included for free)
- 5% contributory pension
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