Employer Description:
Guided Ultrasonics Ltd. (GUL) – GUL operates in the Non-destructive Testing (NDT) industry and is the world leader in the development and manufacture of guided wave testing (GWT) equipment for the inspection of industrial structures. Our products are used across industries by many major clients ranging from BP, Chevron and Shell in the oil and gas industry to E-On Energy in the power generation industry. Every day, our equipment is helping to create a safer and more efficient environment in the industry.
Despite the recent effects of the pandemic and the international political landscape on the global economy, GUL is continuing to invest substantially in our research and development programme – GUL has numerous projects targeting specific industrial needs. To help us move forward in this fast-innovative engineering sector, we are continually looking for excellent self-motivated candidates to join us.
Overview of Vacancy:
Our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme offers candidates an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a successful company based in Brentford, Greater London. At the end of the apprenticeship, suitable candidates will have achieved the qualification of HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering, and the candidate will have accomplished Technician status. Completing the apprenticeship could lead to other career opportunities within GUL with in-house or sponsored training, such as an HND or Degree course in the relevant field.
Job Description:
The candidate will learn various skills to support the manufacture and assembly of the company's core products and occasionally assist in developing new products. The candidate will be required to work with general workshop tools and electric soldering irons, and training will be provided for their safe operations.
The candidate is expected to have a reasonable standard of numeracy skills required in many aspects of work. The work is exciting and varied; the candidate can perform specific tasks independently once they have received sufficient training. The candidate will report to and be managed by the production manager.
Training Programme:
We consider all candidates in different parts of their education journey from School Leavers in June 2023 to those who are currently in the programme, looking for sponsorship. Typically, the programme for school leavers will look like this:
Year 1: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering. (40 weeks’ full-time training at Kingston College).
Year 2 : BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering. (One day release per week at Kingston College).
Years 3 & 4 : Additional training leading to BTEC Level 4 Diploma (HNC) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. (One day release per week plus evening release at Kingston College).
Other benefits:
25 days of annual leave, Company pension contribution, enrolment to company bonus scheme (following probation period and the BTEC Level 2 Diploma)
Personal Specification:
Excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiastic and friendly and able to learn new tasks quickly. Aptitude for electrical/electronic/mechanical engineering. Flexible and positive attitude to life.
Qualifications:
4 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science.
Skills:
The candidate should be comfortable working with tools/soldering irons and with a good level of numeracy. The candidate should also have basic computer and good interpersonal skills, as direct contact with suppliers is often required.
Annual Salary:
Starting from £19,000 per year (increasing to full technician salary once the training is completed)
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £19,000.00-£23,500.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Apprenticeship107082024