Higher Level Apprentice Instrumentation Engineer
The Role
Ashdale Engineering are currently seeking a higher-level apprentice (HLA) to join our instrumentation team.
The Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme will take approximately 4 years to complete whereby you will benefit from paid vocational training as well as studying for a level 4/5 Qualification at a local college.
During this time, you'll become qualified to carry out, Calibration, planned preventative maintenance, general maintenance of equipment, modifying and testing, inspecting condition-based monitoring, and identifying faults within systems. Becoming an Engineering Apprentice will require a commitment to a comprehensive training programme, 'on-the-job' training, and the completion of a portfolio of evidence to support a Level 5 NVQ Diploma (or equivalent). Therefore, we're looking for someone who has a 'can-do' attitude, a flexible and pro-active approach to tasks, alongside a keen willingness to learn and the drive to succeed.
Ashdale Engineering will work with you and develop you to become a highly skilled engineer who will help to maintain our state-of-the-art electro/mechanical systems used in ERFs.
You will receive a starting salary of £18K per annum.
The Benefits -
● Competitive salary to “earn as you learn” a qualification
● Overtime
● Company vehicle (When qualified)
● Company pension
● Healthcare Scheme
● Life Assurance
● Training and Development with leading manufacturers
The Company
Ashdale Engineering Ltd are electrical and electronic systems engineers with operational divisions in Industrial Automation & Control, Instrumentation, Power Quality & UPS, Machine Safety and Fire & Security. Established over 40 years ago, the company provides products, solutions, and support services to a wide range of customers, across most industry sectors, working on systems of all sizes and complexities. Our customer base for instrumentation includes Coco-Cola, NI Water, Dale Farm, Almac, Norbrook. You work across many sectors including pharmaceutical, Energy, Food & Beverage and utilities.
Please see our website case study pages for more details. www.ashdale.co.uk
As experts in their field, Ashdale provides an environment where you can be assured of a challenge as well as a reward. You will have the chance to further enhance your skills and increase your know-how in a growing and exciting sector.
About You
To be considered as an HLA Instrumentation Technician, you will ideally need: -
You'll have, a minimum of five GCSE's (or equivalent qualifications) at grade C or above including English, Science, and Maths. Ideally a grade B in Maths or Science. You may also have completed or be in process of completing NVQ level 3 in an electrical engineering course or A levels in subjects that would be acceptable to the entry criteria of the Level 5 NVQ. You'll also have a good standard of IT skills and/or Microsoft Office knowledge with a practical aptitude for engineering or technology.
A full, valid driving licence is required and an openness to working flexible hours.
More Detail
Core working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5:00pm with some flexible / overtime hours as clients require.
Ashdale is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re thinking of stepping up to the mark and becoming an HLA Electrical Technician, or you’re currently working in this role and want a change please apply by sending your CV and expressing you interest in the role to careers@ashdsale.co.uk
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