Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship - Loughborough/Shepshed

Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship - Loughborough/Shepshed

Key Information

• Salary: £18,026
• GCSE Requirements: 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent). Grades must be A*-C / 9-5 for Maths and A*-C / 9-4 for English, Science and two other subjects
• A-Level Requirements: None
• Is a Driving Licence essential? No

Description

The purpose of the role is to train a future manufacturing technician within the Polymer Seals and UK Composites Division.

Day to day the applicant will work primarily on the shop floor in production areas where polymer seals for the aerospace industry are produced. Seals are built by hand using rubber, fabric, composites and metallic materials which are moulded under high temperature and pressure to produce the finished item.

Applicants will be expected to learn the skills required to build seals and also to problem solve and improve production methods.

Some desk-based work will be required using computers. For instance, to keep records and access instructions and other information.

There will be a requirement to attend and provide input at team meetings and problem-solving sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Health and safety of self and others at all times
• Take ownership of assigned work
• Attend college course and study as required. Learn skills on the shopfloor
• Assist with problem solving
• Attending meetings

Skills Required

• Team player, willing to work within their own team and also with other teams around the business
• ‘Can do’ attitude, open minded
• Quick learner
• Willing to work with hands as well as perform some desk-based work
• Inquisitive and hard working

Working Arrangements

Work Pattern

Your contracted hours each week throughout your apprenticeship will be 37 hours Monday - Thursday 7.30am-4.15pm Friday 7.30am - 12pm

Location

This role is based at Parker Meggitt’s Loughborough/Shepshed site. It is recommended that you live within a commutable distance of this location.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy and sell. Pension scheme and generous life assurance.
• Work laptop provided.
• Access to health and wellbeing support.
• Access to employee discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Apprentice salaries increase annually with experience and are reviewed each September, depending on individual performance. Apprentices are also included in Parker Meggitt's bonus scheme, receiving a minimum of 2.5%, which may increase depending on overall company performance.

Training provided

Alongside your day role, you will work to complete your apprenticeship with your external training provider. This will give you the knowledge, training and external approval to do your job effectively.

Future Prospects

What does the future look like?

Upon successful completion of the programme — and subject to performance — you may have the opportunity to move into a permanent role within the team or business area where you completed your apprenticeship.

Other requirements

In order to apply, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age when the apprenticeship begins. Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have been a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least the past three years prior to starting the apprenticeship.
• Have completed full-time education before the apprenticeship is due to start.

Disability

Parker Meggitt provides reasonable adjustments for known disabilities to support qualified applicants or employees in applying for a role, carrying out essential job functions, or accessing the benefits and opportunities of employment, in line with legal requirements.

Key Notes

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close advertisements early. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible rather than waiting until the stated closing date.

Our recruitment process relies on you being genuine and honest about who you are. While we understand that generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) exist, they cannot provide an authentic or accurate reflection of your identity, your experience, or your capabilities.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.