Apprentice Technician x4 (109572-0225)

University of Warwick; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

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About The Role

Up to four Apprentice Technician roles available to start September 2025, working towards a Level 4 qualification over a four-year period.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a well-established university department through our four-year modern Technical Apprenticeship Programme. As part of the School’s Technical Services team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting academics, students, and our leading research projects.

The Apprenticeship is a Level 4 four-year programme to become an Engineering Manufacturing Technician. Our anticipated apprenticeship provider is Warwickshire College. This apprenticeship combines academic progression with hands-on experience, with you being paid while you learn. You'll gain practical skills and in-depth knowledge by working with an experienced technical team and becoming part of a newly established apprentice community.

These apprenticeships are full time (36.5hrs a week), comprising three days working on site on the University campus in Coventry, and two days of attendance – one practical and one theory - at Warwickshire College in Rugby and Leamington Spa. You will need to be able to travel to these sites independently in time to commence work from 8am and timetabled college sessions.

About You

We’re looking for individuals who have a combination of technical and softer skills. You will:

• Have a genuine interest in engineering and technology, with some hands-on experience (formal or informal) in areas like mechanical work, electronics, or similar technical projects.
• Be curious to understand how things work, with a logical mind that enjoys problem-solving.
• Have a proactive approach to learning, demonstrating initiative and willingness to develop new knowledge and skills.
• Work well with others, are team players, and customer focused.
• Can follow instructions and guidelines, and deliver work independently.
• Are confident to ask questions and seek feedback to enhance learning.

You must pass any assessment required by the University and/or Apprentice provider and meet the eligibility requirements of the UK Government’s Apprenticeship funding rules.

About The Department

The School of Engineering is one of the leading unified engineering schools in the UK and is currently ranked one of the top 10 engineering schools in all the major UK league tables.

We offer competitive salaries, plus a generous annual leave entitlement (26 days per annum for this role, plus four customary shut down days over Christmas, and eight statutory bank holidays). As well as competitive salaries we offer attractive pension schemes with excellent employer contributions, and various staff recognition awards. We are also committed to helping you to fulfil your potential through a range of career development opportunities.

About The University

Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination, and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’.

You'll be joining a diverse, innovative, and globally connected community committed to igniting real-world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 13th April 2025 at 11.55pm

To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).

Please attach a CV and cover letter. Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history. Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).

To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, warwick-careers.tal.net.

The Recruitment Process Will Consist Of

• Application via University webpage
• Successful stage one candidates invited to a Technical Apprentice Assessment day, anticipated to be 10 or 17 May 2025. This will involve a written individual assessment, a practical team exercise, opportunity to meet key personnel, and tour the facilities. All candidates must be available to attend this assessment.
• Successful stage two candidates invited to an individual interview.

What we Offer

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working. We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. In line with the DBS Code of Practice, the successful candidates for any roles involving regulated activity will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. The University will take all necessary measures to ensure that any individual subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group specified (i.e. children and/or adults).

We expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University undertakes not to discriminate against anyone who makes a disclosure relating to a conviction. The information disclosed at application stage is only visible to the central DBS team (i.e. not recruiting managers) to ensure there is no bias during the shortlisting process.