Apprentice

Curtiss-Wright

  • Christchurch, Dorset
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Curtiss-Wright are looking to recruit talented people to join our Degree Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme in September 2024 at our state-of-the-art facility by Bournemouth Airport. With three Curtiss-Wright Divisions having operations in Bournemouth, there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career on successful completion of your apprenticeship. We design, manufacture and market a wide range of Curtiss-Wright engineering products and solutions from the facility, which employs around 500 people.Our entrepreneurial environment provides our employees with excellent experiences that enable them to develop their skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. The facility was opened in 2017 and features modern open-plan working arrangements. Within the facility, the Wright Lounge is a flexible eating and working space. We have free car parking, cycle racks, showers and changing rooms, alongside outdoor eating facilities.How It WorksAs an Engineering Apprentice, you will receive training from industry professionals in one of Curtiss-Wright's key segments.You will have the opportunity to work across multiple departments within the organisation, gaining valuable hands-on experience with our experts in both the design and manufacture of our products all whilst earning a Degree level qualification; you will also be required to complete the end point assessment as part of the course.You will work with us onsite 4 days per week and you will also attend college / university on a day release format in order to complete your Degree Apprenticeship qualifications.You will start this from HNC through to Degree level, depending on the qualifications on joining. The Apprenticeship training course is a total of 5 years. You will support different departments and work in a supervised environment for the majority of your Apprenticeship.The Challenge
  • Provide support to various departments / department leads during your training period, completing work assignments as directed by the local Supervisor.
  • Learn about products, processes, machinery, systems, culture and people through completion of the Apprenticeship scheme.
  • Provide reports, analysis and statistical data as required by local management.
  • May provide support and guidance to other Apprentices and to HR in delivering induction / hiring activities, presentations etc.
  • The successful candidate will rotate through various departments including but not limited to Production and Engineering.
Qualifications
  • BTEC or T-Level qualification, preferably in engineering with a mechanical / electronics bias, OR 3 A Levels with one of the subjects being Maths or Physics and a result of grade B minimum
  • You should have a genuine interest in electronics / mechanical engineering and this must be demonstrated in you CV/cover letter upon application
Benefits
  • Tuition fees paid by Curtiss-Wright Funding for books
  • Day release to attend college/university 25 days annual leave
  • Competitive salary Company laptop
  • Structured annual pay rise Free parking
This position may require exposure to information which is subject to export control regulations such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must meet eligibility requirements of the ITAR and of the UK/EU through completion of a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) application.In the event information provided on the BPSS application reveals ineligibility to access US export controlled information, any offer of employment may be withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please let us know and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.Compliance StatementThis position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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