Advanced: Technician (Technical/Design/ Engineering/ Quality)

Niftylift offer an Advanced Technician Apprenticeship for those who are self motivated, open thinking and have good problem solving skills. The job will include hands on skills, that will be developed into a technical engineering support role within:

The successful applicant will develop into a top class Engineer with a developed knowledge and understanding of all technical support elements of the business, as well as a solid foundation in the Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic engineering disciplines employed within the Niftylift product range.

More info:

• Entry Criteria
• The Roles
• The Apprenticeship Framework
• Progression Opportunities
• Training and Experience
• Benefits
• Remuneration
• How to Apply

Applicant Entry Criteria:

Minimum of 5 GCSE' s (or equivalent):

• Grade C, or above, including Maths, English and Science.

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Example Roles in More Detail:

In the Advanced Technician Apprenticeship, there will be many different role opportunities such as:

Design Engineer Roles

• Innovative, and comprehensive design specifications developed to provide design specifications for cost effective manufacture and exceeded customer requirements.
• Details design support within project teams ensuring aesthetic, robust, quality design solutions are achieved, through utilisation of a wide range of materials and manufacturing methods.
• Fully competent usage of the full range of tools incorporated within Pro Engineer 3D CAD package.
• Support the manufacture of the company's existing and new product range through generating effective engineering information / systems / manufacturing processes / BOM's and system trouble shooting / diagnostics.

Quality Control & Engineer Roles

• To effectively and efficiently control and administer the company's quality control systems in line with ISO9001, TUV and other company defined standards.
• Process all non conformities through the internal / external quality note system, including identification of agreed preventative actions.
• Provide and manage a framework for the Warranty Returns and Customer Complaints through the company's 8D system.
• Provide hands on technical assistance for component field failures, ensuring parts are diagnostic / analysed and project managed through to preventative design, supply or build action.
• Conduct Supplier Evaluation Audits and development programs.
• Responsible for establishing trends, corrective and preventative actions to support both Niftylift internal and external supply chain.
• Development of robust machine testing procedures and inspection, including hands on hot testing.

Production / Manufacturing / Development Engineer Roles

• To support the manufacture of the company's existing and new product range through generating effective engineering information / systems / manufacturing processes / BOM's and facilities in accordance with H&S legislation.
• To implement a successful Lean Manufacturing culture, focusing on continual improvement and the elimination / reduction of all wastes. Developing and establishing lean standard operation times.
• Generating / maintaining accurate build specifications and works order information on the company's manufacturing system. Communicate and support drawing issues / changes with production.
• Compliance and development of legislation / company health and safety systems.
• Provide mechanical and electrical fault finding / problem solving support direct to production cells, maintaining fault diagnostics database.

Engineering Commodity Buyer Roles

• Global sourcing of engineered products. Develop contracts and supplier agreements, with key partnership suppliers.
• Continuous cost down, through strong constructive negotiation, including driving supplier's technical / engineering resources, global and currency sourcing, correct supplier selection (skills, resource and facilities).
• Develop and maintain ordering methods and rolling delivery schedules.
• Maintain and develop the materials control and purchasing planning parameters on the company's manufacturing software system.
• Develop, measure, approve and audit supply base.

Production Supervision & Management Roles

• To effectively manage and develop people, plant, layout and systems, to achieve both effective and efficient quality production within defined sectors of the operations business.
• Efficient organisation and utilisation of staff, including compliance with health and safety standards, skills flexibility.
• Measuring, reporting and managing key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain build quality to achieve outstanding customer satisfaction standards.
• To support, implement and sustain continuous improvement through lean manufacturing techniques and philosophies throughout the complete production area.
• People / culture development and training in alignment with new methods / practices being introduced.
• Ensuring company procedures and standards are complied with.

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The Advanced Apprenticeship Framework:

Based at MK College, the apprentice will work toward the following qualifications:

• BTEC - Level 3: Diploma in Engineering
• NVQ - Level 3: Engineering Technical Support
• NVQ Level 2 PEO Units will also be studied:

Transferrable Functional Skills - Level 2:

• English Functional Skills
• Mathematics Functional Skills
• Information and Communication Technology Functional skills
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities

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Niftylift Training / Experience:

Learning, experiencing and mastering all of the skills, systems and practices in the following department, flowlines and cells:

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Progression Opportunities:

For those people who wish to progress their career qualifications further, and have the necessary drive, enthusiasm and ability, there are further potential opportunities following successful merit / distinction level completion of this programme, including:

• BTEC level 4 HNC in Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Engineering Degree
• Various NVQ4 opportunities

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Benefits:

The apprenticeship is a win / win situation of learning and earning at the same time. The above framework has the opportunity to be exceeded, and for the right candidates can develop through to our technician level framework of further education. The apprenticeship offers a competitive wage, potential overtime (at premium rates), future bonus, health cover, contributory pension, life insurance and holiday allowance scheme.

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Remuneration:

The above role offers a competitive wage rate, healthcare scheme, contributory pension, life insurance and holiday allowance scheme. Back to Top

How to Apply:

Please apply in writing only (inc. expected package) to employment@niftylift.com, or via post to the Operations Director, Niftylift Limited, Fingle Drive, Stonebridge, Milton Keynes, MK13 0ER.

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