Engineering Technician Apprentice
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Company: Avica Aerospace Ducting Ltd
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Location: Dunstable, LU5 4TS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,104.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-13694
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Application Deadline Date: 27/10/2024
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Start Date: 11/11/2024
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Mon - Thurs 8.00am - 4.30pm Fri – 8.00am – 1.00pm
Brief Description
Are you interested in Military & Commercial Aerospace? Avica Aerospace Ducting Ltd, based in Dunstable, (Leggett & Platt), is a global engineering group specialising in extreme environment components, smart sub-systems for aerospace, defence, and energy markets.
Qualifications Required
The ideal candidate will have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and math's.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01234 291225
Personal Qualities
Dedicated and hard working
Being able to remain positive when under pressure.
Interest in mechanical engineering
Have an basic knowledge of fabrication and welding would be an advantage.
Skills Required
Competent with MS office
Good level of Maths and English.
Communication skills
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Engineering Technician - Technical Support - Mechanical Pathway
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Future Prospects
Upon Successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be opportunities to progress through the Engineering Department.
Vacancy Detail
Avica Aerospace Ducting also known as Leggett & Platt Aerospace Dunstable design and manufacture Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and bleed air ducting systems for their customers within the aerospace industry. The Leggett & Platt engineering group has over 60 years of experience in designing, testing, and qualifying pneumatic ducting components and systems.
Avica Aerospace (Dunstable) facility specialises is high temperature, high pressure metallic ducting, flexible joints, bellows and braided hoses for the space, aerospace and marine platforms.
So what will you be learning?
You will shadow experienced Welding Engineers and Test Technicians.
You will learn about welding and qualification testing principles for metallic ducting systems for aerospace and space applications.
You will learn how to build and commission test rigs.
In addition to learning how to inspect and interpret welds.
You will support developing welding techniques and processes.
College day release will be at the Leyton Buzzard Campus in January 2025
Other Information
The job will be shop floor based in the laboratory, there is possible overtime offered. You will be given full training on specific welding processes and approvals. Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage. Staff benefits include team days out such as go karting and meals out and they offer a good pension scheme. College day release will be at the Leyton Buzzard Campus in January 2025.