Modern Apprentice

Plexus; Livingston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Modern Apprentice
Plexus is offering a challenging, but exciting opportunity to join our Quality and Engineering teams as part of our modern apprenticeship programme.

About you
You will need to meet the academic requirement to qualify for the programme.
In the first two years you will attend college 2 days per week and be on site 3 days. The days at college in the subsequent two years will vary. There will also be an element of on-the-job assessment of skills.
In addition the successful candidate must:

• Be enthusiastic and motivated to learn
• Be able to work collaboratively and actively contribute to the team
• Maintain relationships and exchange ideas
• Be able to apply new work requirements with minimal supervision
• Be proactive in seeking out opportunities to apply theory to the on-the-job part of the role

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Competent in required job knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.
• Able to apply new work requirements with minimal supervision.
• Is up-to-date on all certifications and training requirements for role.
• Consistently completes assignments or work requirements on time without compromising on quality.
• Uses time effectively to manage workload/tasks.
• Supporting manufacturing operations as required.
• Ongoing demonstration of competence evidenced in Individual Learning Agreement.
• Ongoing demonstration of Plexus’ Non-Negotiables.
• Achievement of Graduate Apprenticeship milestones.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Meets minimum entry requirements for the apprenticeship.
• Other Qualifications:
• An aptitude for learning and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.

Work Environment:
The work setting is a manufacturing environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a moderate noise level.

Our Company and Benefits

At Plexus, we are committed to local community involvement and to encouraging our employees to participate in outreach activities at local Schools, Universities and Colleges to promote careers in the STEM fields.

When you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan
• Online learning and formal development programs
• Full time, permanent employment contract
• Volunteer time off
• Many other attractive benefits

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.