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Apprentice Electronics Repair Technician

Marco Ltd • Level 3 • Lewes, England, United Kingdom • £18k / year • 2m ago

Who makes the digital signs that you have seen on buses? Hanover! Great opportunity to join an innovative company working in a high-tech environment.

Hanover are proud to have a friendly open environment in their repairs department and are looking for a talented individual to join the team at an exciting time of growth and technological & organisational change.

Hanover say: We are a family-owned business, and our global headquarters, R&D and manufacturing facilities are based in the UK, with subsidiary offices in France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong and Australia. We have a second production facility in the US and representatives all over the world. Currently, we supply over 10,000 customers each year in over 80 countries. The security afforded by 39 years of industry experience, financial independence, and a continuous product development programme assures our customers of our dependability and stability.

Training Course

ST1395 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Tasks & Training Details

In this wide ranging apprenticeship, you will learn to:

Test, diagnose and repair faults on electronic products to component level.
Read circuit diagrams and assembly drawings.
Learn hand soldering techniques and use of a rework station.
Use electronic test equipment.
Understand components, resistor colour codes and component polarities.
Understand relevant procedures, standards, engineering and technical documentation.

Day release training will be delivered by SIGTA at their centres in Portslade or Eastbourne – whichever is nearest to your home address.

For more info and video visit our vacancies page at www sigta.co.uk/apprentice-vacancies/

Training to be provided:

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved the following qualifications;

ST1395 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Technical Support Technician (Development Competence).

The final apprenticeship completion certificate will be issued on achievement of the above qualification and successful completion of end point assessment.

Apprenticeship duration 42 months plus end point assessment

Weekly working hours - Mon-Fri starting between 07:00 – 07:30 and finishing between 15:30 – 16:00 (½ hour unpaid lunch)

Total working hours -40

Pay rate – Year 1 £18,000, Year 2 £20,000, year 3 £23,000

Skills

Desired skills and personal qualities required.

Communication Skills
IT Skills
Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Good eyesight and dexterity (hand skills) as you will be working on complex electronics. Self-motivated & inquisitive. Able for follow detailed instructions & work accurately. Conscientious & diligent. Effective team member & able to work on own initiative.

Qualifications

5 x GCSE at Grade 4/5 (C) and above including English and maths. Science and ICT an advantage.

Other things to consider

As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long term commitment – there will be assignments and log book entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

We are advertising for 1 apprentice but if we can present 2 good candidates, Hanover will employ both.

Future Prospects:

To become a fully trained and qualified Electronics Repair Technician with Hanover Displays.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From £18,000.00 per year

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