Engineering Apprentice

Magellan Aerospace Blackpool has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Apprentice.

• Full Time Permanent Position
• 38 hours per week
• Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4pm / Friday 7:30am – 1:30pm
• Job location:
  
  Blackpool Business Park, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RP
• Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.
• This role is governed by ITAR, restrictions may apply

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide.

Through work experience, studying, coaching, training and development (both practical and vocational) the engineering apprentice will develop skills by completing a course of study and obtain work related professional qualifications over 3 years, ensuring the ability to carry out duties competently and effectively within a pre‑determined timeframe. A structured onsite training plan, will provide the apprentices with exposure to other areas of the business.

The apprenticeship is competency led working to achieve a Level 4 HNC.

Applications are welcomed from students who have already achieved Level 2 qualification in Manufacturing and/or Engineering.

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

• To undertake a range of tasks suited to the current level of training and development attending college where required and ensuring course work is completed on time, to a high standard with accurate content. Fully participate in regular development reviews with management and mentors
• Develop quality skills in a structured manner including how to carry out various levels of inspection on machined parts, assemblies and documentation using the required equipment against customer specifications
• Learn how to become competent in the use of offline CAD/CAM software in order to create CNC machining programmes
• Support the creation of prove out sheets and set sheets in line with company procedure
• Develop an understanding and ability to interpret customer specifications and engineering drawings
• Work with the engineering team and production to identify and deliver process improvements for existing engineering processes in order to achieve improved machining utilisation through run time reduction
• Provide detailed and comprehensive information as required to management and colleagues in support of continuity of production
• Develop the ability to work with minimum supervision maintaining a good level of productivity whilst also supporting and promoting positive teamwork and knowledge sharing
• To comply with all Health & Safety policies and procedures including Risk Assessments for your working areas and to work in a safe and diligent manner at all times
• To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required
• Maintain good housekeeping in the work area and actively support the continuous improvement programme

• 5 GCSE grades C/4 and above to include Maths and English
• A relevant Level 3 Engineering qualification

• Demonstrates a logical and practical approach to tasks
• Takes opportunities to learn new technical skills
• Puts off the job learning into practice at work Gains experience and qualifications to improve technical competence
• Takes on additional responsibilities once suitably qualified and/or trained
• Ability to problem solve

• No experience required

• Provides creative but practical solutions to problems
• Participates and makes…