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Apprentice Technician (Mechanical Engineering)
Vacancy Description
This vacancy is now closed for applications.
A fantastic opportunity has become available in the Department of Physics’ workshop for an engineering technician apprentice. You will train in a range of Mechanical technician disciplines, machining, fitting and cryogenic systems both in the workshop and on site. Working with and providing support to the workshops for the purpose of building the mechanical parts for larger particle physics detectors ( ATLAS detector, LHCb at CERN), Astrophysics telescope instruments (HARMONI at the ELT southern observatory) and in house Laboratory experiments. You will be working on new modern CNC machines as well as the more traditional hand crafts of fitting and building the devices.
Becoming an Apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training.
Responsibilities
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To take stage by stage instructions from an experienced technician, in order to independently complete basic technical tasks.
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Learn to safely operate basic manual machines and equipment and seeking assistance from more experienced technicians when required.
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To continue undertaking training and practical work across the department of physics, in some of the following functions:
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Working under instruction on:
- A standard range of manual metal working machines such as: lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, saws and sheet metal equipment.
- The assembly of scientific equipment, metrology of finished components and the use of CNC equipment.
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To work at all times with due care to the requirements of health and safety relevant to the work being carried out at any time.
Training to be Provided
Level 3 BTEC in Engineering
Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering
10 week Foundation Training at ATG Training in Aylesbury
Level 1 Functional Maths, English & ICT (if applicable).
Employee Rights & Responsibilities
Personal Learning & Thinking Skills
Key Information
Job role: Apprentice Mechanical Engineer
Places available: 1
Duration: 3 years
Location
University of Oxford
Denys Wilkinson Building,
Keble Road,
Oxford,
OX1 3RH
Working weekly hours
36.5
Weekly Wage
£301.10
Dates
14/11/2016
15/11/2016
Skills Required
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Able to demonstrate an aptitude for the skills taught in the Apprenticeship (for example through work experience, qualifications or references)
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Able to evidence the use of a practical skill or craft
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Experience of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
Qualifications Required
5 x GCSEs at grades A*-C (English, Maths and a Sciences grade C or equivalent)
