Manufacturing Operative (Engineering Apprenticeship)

Niftylift Ltd
Milton Keynes
2 months ago
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Introduction:

 

Niftylift Limited are Europe's market leaders in the design, development, manufacture and service of state-of-the-art Aerial Work Platforms. We supply a global, marketplace with good value, innovative, quality access solution products. Please see our website:niftylift.comfor further details on the company, its product range and the marketplace that we supply.



Person specification:

We require Trainee Manufacturing Operatives who are self-motivated, have good manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. The job will be a hands-on role, based on one of the Product Lines or Cells within the Production Department at Milton Keynes. The successful applicant will develop into a top-class practical Manufacturing Operative with expert knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic assembly of the Niftylift product range.

 

Applicant Entry Criteria:

 

Minimum of 2 GCSE' s (or equivalent):  Grade D (Level 3) or above in Maths and English, or Functional Skills level 1.

 

The role in more detail:

 

Production / Assembly - Manufacturing Operative

 

This role requires dynamic team players with a proven skills, knowledge and experience of mechanical assembly, along with hydraulic and electrical installation. The role requires operating to high quality / workmanship standards, within a manufacturing cell / flow line production environment. You will be required to perform a range of manufacturing / production operations to the required quality standard, on time and within commercial competition cost budgets (i.e. logistics / materials handling, preparation, painting, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, fitting / fabrication).


Example potential roles at the end of the apprenticeship: Skilled Production / Assembly Manufacturing Technician, PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Technician


Qualifications you will achieve:

EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) 

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) 


Practical Skills Training in the below areas:

      Producing components using hand-fitting techniques

      Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment

      Assembling and testing fluid power systems

      Wiring and Testing Electrical equipment and circuits

 

Working Hours & Salary:

Milton Keynes- Hours will be 08.00 - 16.30 Monday - Friday (with regular structured overtime if over 18).

Structured Apprenticeship rates that align with year 1 - 4 status of your apprenticeship and your age.


Starting salary - approximately £15,704, which increases each year.



Benefits:

  • Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum.
  • 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays.
  • Staff discounts
  • Corporate gym memberships
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
  • Free quarterly team lunches
  • Free family events
  • Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by employee. Kids membership included for free)
  • 5% contributory pension
  • Life insurance scheme
  • Store discounts.


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