Technical Apprentice Mechanical Engineer.
Vacancy title: Technical Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
Function(s): Construction/Engineering
Contract type: Full time permanent
Region: West Midlands
Location(s): Stourbridge
Description: Technical Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
Exceptional people delivering success
About us:
Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company?
TES are specialists in full design, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical services.
Building long-standing relationships with our clients, we place client satisfaction at the heart of our business. We offer a focussed service from feasibility through to aftercare, with a commitment to exceeding our client’s expectations.
Opportunity:
Are you looking to develop a career in the professional side of the construction sector in Building Services with a market leader? Torsion Engineering Services is structured to promote employees who demonstrate talent, enthusiasm, and commitment with responsibility, recognition, and reward. Many of our site-based engineers and Project Managers have progressed via our training scheme and this could be your opportunity to be a part of our successful expanding business. We offer a rewarding basic salary with benefits and truly excellent career prospects. If you have already completed a Level 2 Engineering course or want to embark upon a rewarding career in engineering and are looking to take the next step to become a qualified mechanical engineer working towards your level 3 in Building Services Engineering, then this role is for you!
Each year Torsion Engineering Services recruit a number of trainees to join our business and work within the building services sector. We are currently looking for Technical Apprentices to join their operations team to assist in the design and delivery of projects. As Technical Apprentice you will attend the local College in Birmingham one day each week. Upon joining you will become part of their established team that has built up a reliable reputation within the industry. This role requires a candidate with LOTS of personal drive and ambition. It is a challenging yet highly rewarding role working with professional teams on a number of exciting high-profile projects.
The team is dynamic and passionate about the work they do and are looking for someone who can come in, roll their sleeves up, and really get stuck in! You will be assisting senior staff in the ordering, estimating, design, and subsequent managing of projects from inception to completion. You will be preparing calculations and drawings, assisting in the quoting of Air Conditioning Systems, and visiting projects you will be working on. You will be using computers (especially CAD), attending meetings, and completing paperwork daily. The long-term view is that you will eventually start to run various projects from start to finish. You must possess drive, ambition, and enthusiasm for this role. You will deal with customers face to face and on the telephone so you must possess good customer service skills and be professional at all times.
You will be joining a company that takes staff development seriously – many of the experienced senior members of staff came through the ranks as trainees, so this is a rare opportunity.
If you feel you have what it takes to fill this role and have grades in Maths and English 4 -9 (or equivalent) and have a GENUINE INTEREST in the construction sector, then please apply now!
Responsibilities:
You will be assisting senior staff in the ordering, estimating, design, and subsequent managing of projects from inception to completion. You will be preparing calculations and drawings, assisting in the quoting of Air Conditioning Systems, and visiting projects you will be working on. You will be using computers (especially CAD), attending meetings, and completing paperwork daily.
The long-term view is that you will eventually start to run various projects from start to finish. You must possess drive, ambition, and enthusiasm for this role. You will deal with customers face to face and on the telephone so you must possess good customer service skills and be always professional.
Training:
On-the-job training
EG: On-the-job training and assessment will be provided by a mixture of:
- Workplace shadowing
- Mentoring
- Periodic In house Training from an internal or external resource
- Self-learning modules and assessments eg. Health & safety tests
- Ongoing professional development reviews
- One to one tuition by various members of the team, including contracting, design, commercial, and pre-construction.
Off-the-job training and assessment
Off-the-job training will be provided by Coventry University in collaboration with the employer.
The employer will provide a minimum of 20% protected focus time (off-job training) during your apprenticeship.
You’ll study using Coventry University’s modern learning environment and be supported by their highly experienced tutors. You will have access to our comprehensive library and other fantastic student support services.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive a BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineer degree awarded by Coventry University, an apprenticeship certificate in Building Services Design Engineer, and be eligible to apply for IEng status via Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
Expected duration:
5 years plus an additional non-teaching year to gain IEng status.
Skills Required:
- You must have excellent communication skills you will be liaising with internal contractors and external organisations (customers in the main).
- Good organisation skills
- Good technical ability, able to problem solve.
- Well-mannered and professional
- Energetic
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Be able to problem solve
Personal Qualities Required:
- Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
- A genuine interest and commitment in this exciting, dynamic industry.
- Conscientious
- Punctual
Qualifications on entry:
Stage 1: B.Eng – Building Services Engineering (Apprenticeship)
- A Level: BBC to include Mathematics. Excludes General Studies
- BTEC: DDM to include Mathematics
- IB Diploma: 28 points to include Mathematics at Higher Level
- GSCE Requirements: 5 GSCEs at grade A*–C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents
Direct Entry to Stage 2: B.Eng – Building Services Engineering (Apprenticeship)
- Students who have completed the level 4 Building Services Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
- Students who have been awarded an appropriate HND or HNC in a Building engineering discipline and pass all modules with a module mark of at least 60%.
Torsion Engineering Services has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Torsion Engineering Services and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.
Applicants: To register your interest in this vacancy please email your CV and cover letter to Enquiries@torsion-eng.co.uk