Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice

AESSEAL plc. are looking for an Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice to complete a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship and join their team.

As a member of the Design team at AESSEAL Rotherham, providing bespoke seal design for nonstandard applications based on our standard product range.

Role & responsibilities:

• Modification of standard seals to suit non-standard equipment
• Bespoke seal design, using standard seal face geometry, for non-standard applications and equipment
• Design of special test equipment to suit specific applications
• Creation of new stock codes and special seal bills of materials to aid administration
• Daily liaison with internal and external customers (including end users, sales engineers, and distributors from the UK and overseas)
• Daily liaison with workshops and inspection departments on engineering issues for both standard and special seals; solving problems and agreeing concessions
• Assisting the Technical department with special seal enquiries
• Providing assistance to the assembly team on testing issues for standard and special seals

N.B this list is not exhaustive, the job holder is required to carry out reasonable tasks within their level of skill and ability (as requested by senior management)

Skills required:

• Excellent attention to detail and precision in work
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• IT literate
• CAD literate
• Ability to build relationships across numerous departments

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Contribute to a happy working environment
• Ability to thrive in challenging situations
• Ability to positively respond and learn from feedback

At AESSEAL® we design and manufacture sealing solutions for a sustainable future.

We combine both our own success with environmental protection and being a good corporate citizen.

Through our investment in innovative new sealing solutions we enable our customers in a wide range of industries to meet the complex needs of society both now and in the future.

We believe in operating in an ethical and sustainable manner, providing sealing solutions to our customers that improve reliability and help reduce energy and water consumption. Our world class manufacturing facilities use the latest in machine tool technology and our systems and processes enable us to be the worlds largest homogeneous mechanical seal manufacturer.

By investing in pioneering technology, we simplify the whole ordering process and respond quickly to customers’ needs – whatever, wherever. We aim to exceed expectation consistently: in delivery, quality, reliability and service. We’re challenging industry standards, challenging our competitors, challenging thinking – and challenging to become world market leader.

Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Advanced apprenticeships entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.