Engineering Design Technician - Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme
Role Overview
Engineering Design Technicians produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in commercial construction.
During this apprenticeship, you will be based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at on-site locations.
You are required to understand on-site hazards and health and safety requirements.
During your apprenticeship you will learn how to understand technical drawings and specifications, be able to create your own; identify factors likely to affect design decisions; produce CAD (computer aided design) & BIM models and engineering drawings and be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.
Key Skills for This Role
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Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship
Heathrow:
The Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is one of the UK’s most exciting apprenticeship programmes. The scheme provides career changing opportunities for residents close to the airport.
Job Description
Engineering Design Technicians produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in commercial construction.
During this apprenticeship, you will be based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at on-site locations. You are required to understand on-site hazards and health and safety requirements.
During your apprenticeship you will learn how to understand technical drawings and specifications, be able to create your own; identify factors likely to affect design decisions; produce CAD (computer aided design) & BIM models and engineering drawings and be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.
Duties typically include
- Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in engineering drawings and specifications and propose solutions
- Identify and assess factors that affect designs e.g. materials, application, location, risk and environment
- Design engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges
- Develop effective solutions which satisfy the required standards and can be manufactured, proven, operated and maintained in a cost-effective way whilst minimising costs
- Evaluate engineering designs to determine the most effective solution
- Produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes, using paper and computer
- Check completed drawings for quality, technical compliance and completeness - both own or those of peers
- Communicate and co-ordinate engineering design options with relevant stakeholders, colleagues and clients using sketches, schemes, models, detailed drawings and reports
- Hybrid Role - This role involves a combination of office-based work and visits to construction sites, including walking around active sites and travelling between locations. K10 Apprenticeships will consider reasonable adjustments where possible to support individuals in carrying out the essential duties of the role.
- K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.
- If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.
Typical Working Week
40 hours p/w with start time between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.
Person Specification
Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
Ability to visit different sites and training days
Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols
Minimum Requirements
- English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.
- The information/qualifications you provide on your CV will be verified; any inaccuracies will have a negative impact on your application.
Desired Requirements
- An individual who is innovative and passionate about engineering design and technology
- Ability to produce high-quality technical drawings and designs
- Familiarity with CAD software and other engineering design tools
Key Training/College Information
K10 will enrol you to the course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.
The apprenticeship duration is 42 months with up to 6 months for End Point Assessment (EPA).
Eligibility
To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:
Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
Not enrolled on any other courses
18+ due to site H&S rules
Location Details….
Have a full UK Driving Licence and full access to your own vehicle
The Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme seeks to support our sustainability strategy ‘Connecting people and planet’, and our ambition to make Heathrow a great place to live and work for our colleagues and local neighbours. As such, certain opportunities are currently available only to individuals living in the 9 local boroughs surrounding Heathrow. These are:
Hillingdon
Hounslow
Ealing
Spelthorne
Windsor & Maidenhead
South Buckinghamshire
Elmbridge
Slough
Runnymede
Who We Are
We are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.
Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.
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Your data will be used solely for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the role and for related recruitment activities. If you are unsuccessful, we will retain your personal data for 24 months following the conclusion of the recruitment process, after which it will be securely deleted, unless we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory reasons.
You have the right to withdraw your consent and request deletion of your data at any time during this period. To do so, please contact [email protected] .
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