Manufacturing Craft Apprentices x 7

Company Overview

Teledyne Qioptiq Designs and Manufactures Market Leading Optronic solutions for Defense & Aerospace applications. Key markets include Head-Up Displays for Commercial Airliners, Helmet Mounted Displays for 4th & 5th Generation Fast Jet Platforms, Night Vision for the Dismounted Soldier, and Advanced Electro-Optics for Airborne, Maritime and Vehicle Platforms. Qioptiq has a world-renowned reputation for the highest standards of business integrity, customer service, product quality and cutting edge innovation. We are looking for candidates who have a keen interest in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

We are excited to offer opportunities for 7 Manufacturing Craft Apprentices to join our site in St. Asaph, North Wales in the following areas:
– Assembly
– Machine Shop
– Optical
– QST (Qioptiq Space Technology) located in Bodelwyddan

The successful candidates will form part of an experienced manufacturing team and will learn and become responsible for the manufacture of precision mechanical / optical components using a variety of machine tools to satisfy technological needs in-line with the engineering requirements of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with our world-renowned Engineering Teams and highly skilled Operations Departments, learning the skills required for a successful career within our business.

Description

A Craft Apprenticeship is a combination of external and in-house training; the successful applicants will follow the Craft Apprentice plan as outlined below:

Craft Apprenticeship Programme:

•  Complete Performing Engineering Operations (PEO)
• Complete a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Engineering
• Complete a Level 3 Manufacturing NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Complete Engineering Essentials Key Skills

Craft Apprenticeship Development Plan:

• Attending an approved qualification programme on one- or two-day release basis, dependent on Engineering qualifications
• Follow an Internal Department Development Plan, led by your dedicated Mentor.

Craft Apprenticeship Outcome:

• Successful completion of Qioptiq Craft Apprenticeship

The benefits of a Craft Apprenticeship:

• Learn and Earn – continue your learning beyond College/School, studying towards a degree in Engineering whilst not paying a penny in tuition fees
• Join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey
• Stay at the forefront of innovation by joining a global technology leader focused ondelivering innovative, high-performance, market-driven photonic solutions to meet the illumination, optronics, detection and optical technology needs of global customers
• Employee benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts at hundreds of retailers using our Reward Gateway platform, salary sacrifice pension, holiday purchase and so much more!
• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays and half day Fridays – 12pm finish!

Qualifications Required:

It is essential that all applicants have a good level of general education and must have, or expect to receive, a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Science and English Language.

Applications will also be considered from candidates who have completed, or part-completed, a relevant Engineering course. Please provide details of the completed modules, along with results.

Personal Specification:
The ideal candidate should have the following experience and attributes:

• A desire to continue learning to HNC Level
• Good attention to detail, interpersonal skills and excellent communication and timekeeping skills
• Experience of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Driving License
• Ability to time manage external qualifications whilst working full-time

If you are interested in applying for a Craft Apprentice role, please send your CV along with a
cover letter to: Laura.Hurst@Teledyne.com