Engineering Apprenticeship
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Work long side your mentor who will be allocated to you when you join the company
- Working with him in the workshop and on customer sites
- Building in machinery workshop, visiting suppliers in Italy
- Some lifting involved, most of day on feet working in workshop or customer site
- Working with electrics, pneumatics, and robotics
- Must be prepared to travel with overnight stays
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
We have a vacancy for an apprentice at Excel ideally starting 1st August 2023 or earlier.
- Level 2 Engineering operative Apprenticeship (12 month duration)
- Training to take place in workshop or customer site
- Additional courses for electrics, pneumatics, and robotics etc will be given to help you with your position
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
With further training, you could become an engineer or technician
Full time position to be offered after completing level 3 and exams
Things to consider
Once Level 2 Engineering operative Apprenticeship is completed - Level 3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship will be offered (final 24 months of the duration)
Salary will be: £12-16K in year 1, £16-20K in year 2, £20-22K in year 3
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £12,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Princes Risborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Engineering Apprenticeship
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Apprenticeship roles across Excel Packaging Machinery Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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