Niftylift Ltd
Apprentice Manufacturing Technician
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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.
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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
- Producing components using hand-fitting techniques
- Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
- Assembling and testing fluid power systems
- Wiring and Testing Electrical equipment and circuits
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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
Working Hours
Milton Keynes - Hours will be 08.00 - 16.30 Monday - Friday
Salary
- Starting salary - approximately £16,640 for first year
- 16-17 - £16,640
- 18-20 - £22,568
- 21+ - £26,436
Also, monthly production bonus available after the first year as well as premium overtime rates in line with business demand.
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.
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