Apprentice Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Reference - HR2122-144C

Status / Hours - 37 hours per week (including college attendance)

Salary - Apprentice National Minimum Wage

Location - Cannock Campus

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Engineering Team at South Staffordshire College Cannock campus, as an Apprentice Mechanical Engineering Technician assisting with providing vital technical support for our teaching activities. You will learn how to support students studying on our Mechanical and Design Engineering programmes and be trained in the use of lathes, milling machines, 3D printers and welding alongside CAD and CAM software while attending college to get your Level 3 apprenticeship standard. You will already have achieved a Level 2 Engineering qualification.

We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic and wants a career in Engineering within the Further Education sector. This is an attractive opportunity to join a vibrant, friendly and supportive working environment.

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of South Staffordshire College’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel.

To find out more about this great opportunity visit www.southstaffs.ac.uk/latest-vacancies/ to download an application form and job specification.

All applications must be received by Wednesday 8th March 2023.

Interviews to be confirmed

What you can expect from us- we care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 23.68% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, medical clearance and satisfactory references

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £4.81-£9.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 08/03/2023
Reference ID: HR2122-144C