Degree Apprentice, Mechanical Engineering

The ASMPT team is looking to immediately fill the above position.

Join us where we’re enabling the digital world to realise the incredible potential, and we’ll support you to realise yours too.

Our technology powers EVERYTHING with a digital component: we produce innovative equipment that enables the world’s biggest names in electronics to bring their technology to market. We also enjoy a forward-thinking environment where continuous investment powers opportunities to work on exciting new projects on a global scale.

And while we have offices – and career opportunities - around the world, the real magic happens at our R&D HQ in Weymouth, where our people are quietly but confidently working to enable and evolve digitisation on a global scale.

They enjoy challenge and opportunity in equal measure, sharpen their skills and knowledge, be exposed to multiple disciplines, and experiment at the cutting edge. And they get to do it all where we put people first, are collaborative and friendly, and everyone enjoys living and working in a location that offers the best of city, country, and coast.

We think you’ll like it too.

The Apprenticeship opportunity

Continuing our successful degree apprenticeship programme we are looking for an Apprentice to join our business from Summer 2023. You will combine working in the business, gaining practical skills, knowledge and experience, with day release at the University of the West of England, Bristol, for completion of a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with Manufactuing.  

During this apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to…

• gain a good appreciation of the Company as a whole, and the operation of its main departments/ functions, by undertaking a
• comprehensive range of work placements
• complete a range of project work as directed by relevant business managers
• complete relevant academic studies that will enhance your existing qualification portfolio
• liaise with internal staff or external customers or suppliers for the purpose of carrying out duties associated with the trainees assigned tasks or projects
• undertake tasks in other departments within ASMPT

Our culture is unique. Unlike many of our more corporate competitors, we strive to maintain a people-first, family-like culture that people appreciate and enjoy. It’s conducive to collaboration, to encouraging feedback and enabling innovation.

About you:

• minimum of grade C/4 or above in English Language and grade B/5 or above in Mathematics, or equivalent. . 
  on track to obtain a minimum of 2 A levels, one of which must be Grade C or above in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. Points from A-level General Studies and AS-level subjects (not taken onto full A-level) can be included towards overall tariff.  Alternative qualification routes are via EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma/ Baccalaureate IB.  
• willing to commit to a four year degree programme whilst also working in the business
• a basic level of computer literacy; to include a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• a consistent track record of demonstrating success in both academic fields and extra-curricular activities.
• ability to meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a team member, contributing to its overall success
• demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude

We will offer you:

• highly competitive salary
• annual leave starting at 25 days'
• corporate gym membership
• financial wellbeing support
• company social events including Christmas and summer parties, walking groups, environmental groups, football, volleyball and sailing
• mental health and wellbeing support
• enhanced Family Leave (equal amounts of company paid leave for both parents)
• hybrid working

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