Modern Apprenticeship: Engineer
Employer Name: Weir Power and Industrial
Positions available: 1
Reference code: 105266
Training Provider Name: East Kilbride Group Training Association
Location: Levenmouth
Salary: £9, 500 to £13,000 per year
Employment Hours: Full-time
Job Category: Engineering
Required Qualifications; SCQF Level 5
Modern Apprenticeship Level: Level 3
Closing Date: 31/10/2016
How to apply: Please apply via Apprenticeship Scotland website: https://www.apprenticeships.scot/apply-for-a-vacancy/?refCode=105266&keywords=&location=Leven&distance=5&page=1&sort=
Please note that applications are forwarded to the employer and they will deal with your application direct.
Job overview
The Weir Group is one of the world's leading engineering businesses. We are committed to creating innovative engineering solutions. We provide products and services to customers in the minerals, oil and gas and power sectors. Weir's customer base includes the world's largest mining houses, major oil services businesses and nuclear and conventional power generation companies.
Opening exists for Craft Engineering Apprentices within the Scottish Water Waste Water Treatment plants in Irvine in the West and Levenmouth in the East.
What might a typical day in this job look like?
This job will entail the Apprentice working in a Waste Water Treatment Plant, and be learning skills in both mechanical and electrical. Full training will be given both on site and at our Training Provider (EKGTA) in East Kilbride for the successful applicant throughout the duration of the Modern Apprenticeship.
What will I learn?
Candidates will work towards SVQ's at levels 2 & 3. The will also be required to obtain a suitable academic qualification in an engineering discipline to at least National Certificate (NC) level. Candidates will receive comprehensive training at both EKGTA and the employer's premises.
What qualification or qualities are required?
It is preferred that candidates have or expect to gain National 5 Grades in English, Maths, Physics and Craft/Technical subjects at Band C (or above). It is also preferred that they will be literate, numerate with some computing and keyboard skills. Candidates also must have good personal presentation and communications skills.