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Production Engineering Technician Apprentice

Southern Scientific Ltd • Henfield, England, United Kingdom • £20k - £24k / year • 3m ago

The Company

At Southern Scientific, we're passionate about our work, customers, people, and our culture. We specialise in supplying radiation detection equipment for the Nuclear, Medical, Security, Defence, Industrial & Research sectors – continuously aiming to be the very best by delivering high-quality products and exceptional service at an international level. We were recognised recently when we received the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade as part of the LabLogic Group.

All design and manufacturing takes place at our UK offices in Henfield, where our team of highly experienced engineers work together to bring our products from conceptualisation to market, using knowledge of over 40 years in the radiation detection industry. We have the capability for hardware and software design and are always happy to discuss special applications.

Join our collaborative and supportive team at Southern Scientific, where we're committed to our core values of being Passionate and Driven, Accountable, Respectful and Inclusive, fostering a Family Atmosphere, being Efficient, Customer-Focused, and Trustworthy. Here, benefits like our annual Center Parcs trip and race days foster positive working relationships, making Southern Scientific more than just a workplace; it's a rewarding journey in a globally acclaimed organisation.

The Role

Working as part of a small but busy team, alongside our other Production/Repair Engineers and warehouse staff. The role, will require you to repair, build and test various electronic equipment, updating processes and procedures and at times providing customer support whilst always making sure our quality standards are met. You will report to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Assembling company products in accordance with work instructions.
Testing new products against test procedures, or to specification.
Repairing and fault finding on existing equipment to component level.
Completing documentation of production/repair processes and test reports as required.
Creating and updating product work instructions.
Liaising with and assisting internal and external customers.
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvements.
Assisting/carrying out new product introduction or product modification, collaborating with multiple departments.
Utilising root cause analysis methodology and tools (RCA, PFMEA, PPS, etc) to resolve supply chain, and internal quality issues.
Full adherence to the company's quality systems.

The above list is not exhaustive and, as such, you may be required to undertake other duties as appropriate.

Benefits

Holiday – Bank holidays plus 24 days (increasing over service) + additional day off over Christmas.

Start date - April/May 2025

Apprenticeship duration 42 months + End Point Assessment (3 months)

Weekly working hours - Flexi: 08:00 to 10:00 (start)– 16:00 to 18:00(finish)

Total working hours 37.5

Pay rate - Under 21yrs £20,000 Over 21yrs £24,000

Essential skills and personal qualities

Problem solving and analytical skills
Effective communication skills
Strong desire to learn and contribute to the production team

Desirable Skills

IT Skills
Attention to detail
Organisational skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Initiative
Microsoft Office proficiency
Knowledge of basic electronics will be beneficial

Qualifications Required

Entry requirements: 5 x GCSE. Grade 4/C including Maths (preferably 5/B), English & Science, BTEC or C&G L3 in Engineering necessary. Candidates with good A Level passes in Maths or electronics will be considered.

Training to be provided:

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

ST0841 Engineering manufacturing Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
Level 4 HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing

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

Future Prospects:

To become a fully qualified Production Engineering Technician with Southern Scientific

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 05/05/2025