R&D Product Design Apprentice

Are you the face of our future? Apprentices are essential to our Company development – get paid to earn while you learn on your career journey.

Home to the UK’s Number 1 selling vacuum cleaner, at Numatic we have a strong and proud heritage. But it’s not just about Henry, it may surprise you to know that we manufacture over 150 different products, with thousands of variations! From concept through to design, moulding through to assembly and testing, to sales and shipping worldwide, everything happens at our manufacturing site in Chard.

We are one of the largest local employers, our business is booming with year-on-year growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our Research and Development Team are highly skilled specialists, who are continually working with exciting new technologies, to ensure our products offer the best possible solutions to our customer base.

You will work as an apprentice within the New Product Development team who will mentor you as you learn to develop. You will be given the opportunity to be hands on, assisting team members in exciting research and development activities.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

· An opportunity to undertake a Level 3 Engineering qualification specialising in product design and development, which may lead on to degree funding after successful completion of the apprenticeship for the right applicant. As well as day to day learning on the job, you will attend for up to 3 days a week at college.

· Starting salary of £253 per week (increasing yearly upon completion of the apprenticeship) with college fees, including reference books and transport paid for.

· We heavily invest in our apprentices with the intention of offering permanent employment following successful completion of your apprenticeship, this will give you opportunities to grow and develop your skills whilst ensuring you have exposure to a growing business who pride themselves on producing British made, sustainable products.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

· An interest in engineering and design technology

· A logical problem solver

· You should have, or expect to have, a minimum of 5GCSEs with Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

Ideally you will have had some work experience, but this is not essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: £199.00-£253.00 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chard: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 13/03/2023