Launch your engineering career with a global aerospace company. At MB Aerospace Newton Abbot, you won't just learn engineering, you'll be doing it. Working on real components for real aircraft, alongside experienced engineers, while earning a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in partnership with Exeter College. This is hands-on, career-defining training with a company that operates on a world stage.
About Us MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair. The RoleMB Aerospace is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace and Défense industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair. As an Apprentice Engineer you will be developing a varied skill set focused around the 3 main apprenticeship pathways:
- Technical Craft Skills
- Maintenance Engineering
- Mechanical & Design Engineering
The engineering apprenticeship includes inhouse training and is in partnership with Exeter College, who deliver the accredited training element of your qualification. You will be working towards a Level 3 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard. During the first 15 months of your engineering operative apprenticeship, you will spend 2 days a week at Exeter College in term time and 3 days per week in the workplace. You will have the opportunity to develop both your practical ‘hands on’ skills and theory-based knowledge of mechanical engineering. For those who have shown commitment and achievement in both their practical and academic work there could be an opportunity to progress onto a level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship. This position sits in our Newton Abbot, UK facility and will report to a Senior Manager within our Operations or Engineering department.Key Responsibilities
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Undertake H&S checks.
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Adhere to company regulations.
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Undertaking practical training.
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Machine parts to set standard and requirements.
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Maintain hygiene and remain presentable.
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Coolant and hazardous substance management.
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Communicating with others throughout the factory effectively.
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Maintaining workshop standards.
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College Projects and Portfolio.
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Behaving responsibly with the work environment.
Requirements
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GCSE or Equivalent Grade 4 – 9 in Math’s, English & Science
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A natural curiosity for how things work and are made
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A proven extracurricular interest / hobby in engineering-based activities
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The ability to work effectively in teams
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Demonstrable good communicate skills and take personal responsibility for your own development
The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed. The job holder must:
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Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
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Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
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Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
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To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.
The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder. MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, A Barnes Aerospace Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 – 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.
Hours: 40.00 per week
About the employer:
Since its foundation in 1946, MB Aerospace Newton Abbot has built its reputation on the high volume production of complex aerofoils to provide customers with a highly engineering product together with life of part cost benefits. Initially specialising
Requirements and Prospects:
- A natural curiosity for how things work and are made
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A proven extracurricular interest / hobby in engineering-based activities
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The ability to work effectively in teams
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Demonstrable good communicate skills and take personal responsibility for your own development
For those who have shown commitment and achievement in both their practical and academic work there could be an opportunity to progress onto a level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship. This position sits in our Newton Abbot, UK facility and will report to a Senior Manager within our Operations or Engineering department.
Training Provided:
During the first 15 months of your engineering operative apprenticeship, you will spend 2 days a week at Exeter College in term time and 3 days per week in the workplace. You will have the opportunity to develop both your practical ‘hands on’ skills and theory-based knowledge of mechanical engineering.
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