Please apply directly through this link: apply.theengineeringtrust.org/#/application?ID=V000644

Introduction:

Niftylift Limited are Europe’s market leaders in the design, development, manufacture and service of state-of-the-art Aerial Work Platforms. We supply a global, marketplace with good value, innovative, quality access solution products. Please see our website: niftylift.com for further details on the company, its product range and the marketplace that we supply.

Person specification:

We require Trainee Manufacturing Operatives who are self-motivated, have good manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. The job will be a hands-on role, based on one of the Product Lines or Cells within the Production Department at Milton Keynes. The successful applicant will develop into a top-class practical Manufacturing Operative with expert knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic assembly of the Niftylift product range.

Applicant Entry Criteria:

Minimum of 2 GCSE’ s (or equivalent): Grade 3 or above in Maths and English, or Functional Skills level 1.

The role in more detail:

Production / Assembly - Manufacturing Operative

This role requires dynamic team players with a proven skills, knowledge and experience of mechanical assembly, along with hydraulic and electrical installation. The role requires operating to high quality / workmanship standards, within a manufacturing cell / flow line production environment. You will be required to perform a range of manufacturing / production operations to the required quality standard, on time and within commercial competition cost budgets (i.e. logistics / materials handling, preparation, painting, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, fitting / fabrication).

Example potential roles at the end of the apprenticeship: Skilled Production / Assembly Manufacturing Technician, PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Technician

Qualifications you will achieve:

EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) 

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills) 

Practical Skills Training in the below areas:

·      Producing components using hand-fitting techniques

·      Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment

·      Assembling and testing fluid power systems

·      Wiring and Testing Electrical equipment and circuits

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress to level 3 providing that they meet Niftylift's internal criteria on the level 2 apprenticeship.

Working Hours & Salary:

Milton Keynes- Hours will be 08.00 - 16.30 Monday - Friday (with regular structured overtime if over 18).

Structured Apprenticeship rates that align with year 1 – 4 status of your apprenticeship and your age.

Starting salary - approximately £16,640, which goes to NMW after the first year

Benefits:

• Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum.
• 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays.
• Staff discounts
• Corporate gym memberships
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
• Free quarterly team lunches
• Free family events
• Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by employee. Kids membership included for free)
• 5% contributory pension
• Life insurance scheme
• Store discounts.