Engineering Apprenticeship
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Real Living Wage £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B6 4NG |
| Company: | National Express |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NX-665 |
Summary
Looking to develop your career in Engineering? Then our Engineering Apprenticeship scheme might be the path for you. You will work towards a Mechelec (mechanical and electrical mix) IMI level 3 in Bus and Coach Engineering whilst gaining real work experiences in our garages. You will immerse yourselves in National Express' Engineering Department and be supported through your work and studies by the training team and our highly trained, qualified Engineers.
Course outline
The Mechelec apprenticeship is a 4 year fixed term contract where you will be required to spend the first 3 years studying alongside hands-on in depot experiences with the 4th year being a development year.
Study is a weekly block release for up to 10 weeks per academic year, whilst further practical skills will be gained whilst being placed in a working depot with an experienced member of the engineering team. You will be expected to complete assignment work as the course progresses, both in depot and outside of working hours. Passing the end of year gateway exams is required to move to the next phase/year of the course.
12 monthly depot placements will take place over a 3 year duration (2- 3 placements in total) at depots within the West Midlands area therefore travel to any of our sites will be expected as part of the placements.
Successful applications will be invited to attend an onsite assessment Week Commencing Monday 1st July.
What we are looking for...
- Enthusiasm to learn and interested in vehicle mechanics, electrics, body repair, and emerging technology
- Have C or above in Maths and English or equivalent such as functional skills level 2, or grade 4 or above.
- To be able to drive by the end of the apprenticeship to meet the PSV driving requirement of the role.
In return, you will receive industry leading apprenticeship pay rates starting the Real Living Wage.
What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...
- Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
- Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
- 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
- A Company pension
- Life assurance
- Private online GP service
- Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free counselling and further support to improve your health and wellbeing
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications before the advertised closed date.
Things to Note...
At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.
As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.