Apprentice Scheme - Production Technician

About The Role

Apprentice Scheme – Production Technician

Location: Barnstaple (Hybrid)

We are SEA. Engineered to protect. We protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.

Join us. We are offering an exceptional opportunity for motivated early career individuals to join our Apprentice Scheme as a Production Technician, embarking on your career in Engineering. You will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with our SEA Products providing skilled assistance in Electrical and Mechanical assembly and maintenance refresh work, learning new skills on the job whilst you earn money! Your training will be supported by The Engineering Trust to help you achieve your Level 3 NVQ qualification.

The Production Apprentice will provide support to the Production and Engineering operations in the design and manufacture of Electrical and Mechanical systems and equipment supplied by SEA, working to agreed cost, time, and quality milestones. During your apprenticeship, you will work across departments and spend time in Production Engineering. Production Engineering is responsible for the production handover of SEA products into the manufacturing environment, leading on equipment and tooling introduction, and applying Design for Manufacture principles to ensure processes are safe, sustainable, and fit for quality and purpose.

You will also be supported by a Mentor and Buddy during your time on the scheme to assist with your overall learning and development.

What we offer:

Your work, your contribution, deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Have a look at our top benefits below:

• All Staff Bonus
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Half day Fridays
• Social Events
• Well-being day
• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing centre
• Canada Life GP and financial advice
• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Free on-site parking
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Cycle to work Scheme
• On-site subsidised bistro
• Employee retail discounts

What you’ll be doing:

You will be providing support to different departments learning how each one operates. Tasks include:

• Assist in mechanical and electrical fitting, assembly, maintenance, and testing of SEA products and equipment
• Assist in repair and fault diagnosis
• Conduct trials and testing for quality purposes
• Hand soldering
• PEC assembly
• Anti-static handling procedures
• Component handling and identification
• Support Production staff as required
• Work with other Engineers to design and improve technical solutions
• Observe health and safety procedures
• Attend meetings and offer suggestions for improvement
• Attend workshops and participate in as many learning opportunities as possible
• Keep a log of learnings for training and development
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients

You will bring:

• Ability to work with people from other engineering disciplines to achieve the overall objectives of the project
• Must be a team player who is helpful and respectful of others
• Must have good communications both written and oral
• Good physical strength and hand-eye coordination may be required
• Ability to problem solve and have attention to detail
• Must be motivated with a passion for learning and a commitment to continuous personal development
• You are well-organised, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible
• You take personal responsibility, and are committed, reliable, and trustworthy

Join us and be part of something growing - with 450 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you would like to know more, please email our Emerging Talent Team.

Applications close March 31st.

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