Workshop Technician Apprentice
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Company: SOVEREIGN LABELLING MACHINES LIMITED
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Location: Essex, CO15 4LU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000038004
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Application Deadline Date: 25/07/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 - 16:30 and Friday, 07:30 - 13:30. With a 10 minute break at 10:30 and a half hour lunch break at 13:00
Brief Description
Form part of the workshop/engineering team to assist with the mechanical & electrical assembly of bespoke machinery, all of which will be built to a schedule, based on various lead times and built to an extremely high standard. Reporting to the workshop manager, you will be assigned tasks to be completed in a time sensitive manner.
Training to be Provided
- The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Qualifications include the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing support technologies
Future Prospects
- Multi-skilled engineer, Workshop Technician, Field Service Engineer, etc
Vacancy Detail
Role responbilities will include:
- You will be liaising with the design team to get an understanding of the project in hand
- Quality checking each component prior to assembly
- Assisting with the machine setup, once it is completed
- Assemble mechanical parts to a high standard, ensuring tolerances are adhered to along with adherence to build instructions/guidelines
- Assemble & wire control panels by following electrical schematics
- Gather parts required for the mechanical or electrical build process
- Assist engineers during the machine setup process
- Assist in the preparation of machinery for despatch, ensuring that all quality checks are carried out
Other Information
- There may be occasion to travel to site with engineers to assist with machinery installations, or servicing