Materials Science Technologist Degree Apprenticeship - Loughborough/Shepshed

Materials Science Technologist Degree 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: 96 points from three A levels including mathematics and a Science based subject (three ‘C’ grades or equivalent) Extended Diploma or National Extended Diploma in Engineering or a related subject with a Merit, Merit, Merit profile
• Is a Driving Licence essential? No

Description

The purpose of this role is to train a future materials subject matter expert within the Polymer Seals and UK Composites Division.

Day to day the applicant will work on a number of state-of-the-art polymer and composite research and development projects. Work will include workshop, laboratory and office-based activities. This could include producing prototype parts, testing samples, CAD design and desk-based research along with any other research and development activities. Work will include interacting with customers and suppliers and attending meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Health and safety of self and others at all times
• Take ownership of project work packages
• Attend college course and study as required
• Assist with problem solving
• Attending meetings

Skills Required

• Team player, willing to work with other teams around the business
• ‘Can do’ attitude, open minded
• Quick learner
• Willing to work with hands as well as desk work
• Inquisitive

Working Arrangements

Work Pattern

Your contracted hours each week throughout your apprenticeship will be 37 hours Monday - Thursday 8.30am-5pm Friday 8.30am-1.30pm

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 18 years old 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.