Recruitment Role Profile Form (Template)
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Last amended: February 2011
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Recruitment Role Profile Form
Job Title:
Trainee Technician
Manufacturing
School/Department:
Faculty of Engineering
Salary:
£14,767 per annum
–
Mechanical
Engineering
–
Precision
Job Family and Level: Technical Services Trainee
Contract Status:
This apprenticeship is available from September 2016 and will be
offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of four years.
Hours of Work:
36¼ hours per week, 5 days per week, 8.30am-4.50pm Mon-Thurs,
8.30am-4.25pm Fri.
Location: Faculty of Engineering, L2 Building, University Of Nottingham, University Park,
Nottingham. NG7 2RD
Reporting to: Senior Technical Manager
Purpose of the New Role: To train as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice Technician within
the Faculty of Engineering, providing technical support to researchers, students and academic
staff within the University. Based within The Precision Manufacturing Centre, the role will gain
a broad understanding of the various engineering subjects and processes available including
both manual and CNC turning and milling, fitting, grinding, Computer Aided Design and up to
5 Axis CNC programming. Training will progress across all skill areas, while working at all times
under the supervision of engineering technicians. The role will attend suitable day release
courses at a local training establishment.
Main Responsibilities
% time
per year
1.
Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering processes
and skill, while under the instruction of skilled engineering technicians.
35%
2.
Demonstrating learned skills and processes as the training period progresses.
30%
3.
Undertake and complete suitable college courses throughout the training
period with a view to completing a suitable level 4 (HNC) qualification.
15%
4.
Learn, understand and demonstrate the importance of the University’s Health
& Safety policy
5%
5.
Creating and maintaining a training log book over the duration of the
apprenticeship period to record skills learned and projects worked on.
5%
6.
Maintenance and general housekeeping of workshop and laboratory areas.
5%
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications/
Education
Essential
5 GCSE’s including English, Maths, and
a Science, grades A to C
Desirable
Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at
Grades A – B, to include
Mathematics,
English
and
Physics
Skills/Training
Good level of practical ability
General computer skills.
Experience
Practical school level Technology work
within a workshop environment.
Basic understanding of
engineering drawings.
Statutory/Legal
Must satisfy the requirements for the
Governments advanced apprentice
scheme:
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
Awareness of Health and Safety
Decision Making
i)
taken independently by the role holder
Set own high standard of work produced.
Prioritise own workload
Decide on different methods of production as training progresses.
General engineering advice to research staff and students.
ii)
taken in collaboration with others
Alterations and modifications to designs and materials to improve functionality, reliability and
safety.
Ordering of tools, parts, etc. within a limited budget.
iii)
referred to the appropriate line manager by the role holder
Major safety issues.
Requesting annual leave.
Reporting sickness.
Additional Information
Applicants must have a positive attitude with a willingness to train and learn, a flexible
approach and the ability to communicate, work under supervision and as part of a team.
Maintain a smart appearance and acting in a professional manner at all times both in and out
of the University campus.
Please quote ref: APP2016-129516.
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