Gillingham, United Kingdom
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Level 3 Engineering Apprentices will spend the first year of their apprenticeship full time at our training provider’s Technical School, where they will have four days per week learning practical skills within a workshop environment and one day per week studying towards their Technical Certificate. Years 2–4: The apprentice will move to a day release format (one day at the Technical School and four days at the Gillingham site) while working towards their Level 3 qualification. On their on site days, they will begin a rotation of departmental placements within the business, spending time in and gaining experience across a number of Manufacturing and Technical Centre departments. Working alongside dedicated mentors, the apprentice will assist with and learn about: Manufacturing prototype components on various CNC machines. Measuring prototype components using a range of manual and automatic metrology equipment. Manufacturing and fabricating dedicated fixturing. Using hand tools and manual workshop equipment, e.g., lathes, mills, grinders, and welding equipment. Stripping, rebuilding, modifying, and rigging prototype heavy duty diesel engines. Manufacturing and building dedicated test machines. Supporting the maintenance and operation of test rigs, engine systems, diesel components, and related automotive hardware. Assisting with instrumentation, sensor setup, wiring, calibration, and data acquisition tasks. Conducting basic diagnostic and fault finding tasks on test rigs under supervision. Supporting root cause investigations, test issue resolution, and engineering studies. Collecting, logging, and presenting test data in line with departmental procedures. Carrying out front line maintenance and basic fault diagnosis within the limits of their training. Communicate and liaise with other departments and all levels of management. Work with your mentor on a training plan designed to cover the apprenticeship criteria and beyond. Health, Safety & Environment All employees are required to: Adhere to PHINIA safety rules, including PPE requirements, safe systems of work, and workshop/test facility protocols. Identify and report safety concerns, near misses, and improvement opportunities. Demonstrate a safety first mindset in all tasks. To comply with H&S regulations, showing responsibility of personal safety and that of others
