Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeships

Nuneaton - MIRA Technology Park

This vacancy is now closed

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21719
Closing date
26/06/2022
Salary or hourly rate
£19,000 plus competitive benefits
Contract type
Permanent
Role type
Apprentice
Location
Nuneaton - MIRA Technology Park
Description

IMPROVING LIVES BY MAKING JOURNEYS SAFER, CLEANER AND SMARTER.

HORIBA MIRA has over 75 years of heritage in developing some of the world’s most iconic vehicles. Our engineers utilise the latest test facilities and simulation tools to make vehicles and journeys safer, cleaner, more efficient and rewarding. Every journey in the world is positively influenced by us.

We are a very diverse organisation and, since our acquisition by HORIBA in 2015, operate from an increasingly global perspective.

Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeships Sep 2022

Across our Test Services organisation we are looking to recruit a number of candidates to become future engineers who can solve real-world problems using a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering expertise.

In partnership with the University of Nottingham, the Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship combines university on-campus teaching (delivered as weekly block release), and on-the-job training provided by our own technicians and engineers, where you will gain a wide range of experiences across various business areas.

Successful apprentices will be awarded both a Level 6 Electro-mechanical Engineer Apprenticeship Certificate and a BEng (Hons) Electro-mechanical Engineering degree. You will also be supported by a mentor to help guide you towards professional recognition via the Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET).

Experience

Ideally be able to show some interest/experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.

Skills

Soft skills are just as important as technical skills, and so we look for candidates who can demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teamworking
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Resilience
Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

  • A full UK driving licence
  • Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language (or equivalent)
  • Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent)

with either

  • 3 A-levels at grade B or above, of which one must be A-Level Maths (or equivalent). Additional A-levels which will not be accepted are Citizenship Skills, General Studies and Critical Thinking.

or

  • Preceding level apprenticeship or equivalent demonstrable work experience in the occupation area – to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

You should also be a UK/EU/EEA national or have lived and have had a right to work in the UK for 3 years or more.

Other information

At HORIBA MIRA we have a wide range of benefits including: -

  • Starting salary of £19,000
  • Pay reviewed every 6 months, and monitored throughout your apprenticeship
  • 27 days holiday + statutory days (with the option to participate in a holiday buy/sell scheme)
  • A generous contributory pension plan
  • A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme which offers a range of wellbeing services to staff.
  • Reimbursement of fees for corporate memberships for relevant professional institution
  • A range of tax efficient salary sacrifice options including a cycle to work scheme.

Assessment process:

If you meet our eligibility criteria, we will then ask you to complete some psychometric tests, with successful applicants then progressing to a short assessment day where we can meet each other. This will take place at our MIRA Technology Institute in w/c 4 July, so your diary must be available for this. Those selected from this will then be issued a Conditional Offer, pending a short Maths paper / interview with the University to satisfy their entry process.

Closing date for Applications: Sunday 26th June

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications.