Apprentice Field Service Engineer

Job title:

Apprentice Field Service Engineer

Company

Leidos

Job description

DescriptionUnder direct supervision, learns & performs a wide variety of technical duties to ensure our aviation product range is compliant with industry best practice. To assist & become proficient in the service and support critical infrastructure Security & Detection Systems.First 6-months of training program will involve working within the Service team, and other relevant departments at Manchester Airport and Commissioning/ Install teams. Following which, the role will be based mainly at Manchester Airport and also field based shadowing the Field Service Engineers cross the North region of the UK.To complete a 4-year apprenticeship program and attain a ‘competency qualification’ within the Electrical / Electronic “Mechatronics” apprenticeship standard whilst attending college on a day release basis and/or as required.The duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without notice and include but are not limited to the duties described below.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:Role

• Works within UK Service.
• Competently use Test Equipment (DVM, Radiation meters and PAC tester)
• To attend internal product training
• Training to perform assembly tasks
• To assist in the repair & maintenance of Security & Detection Systems within Field Service
• Training to wire electrical control cabinets
• Training to understand GA drawings and Electrical documentation. Attendance at college on a day release basis leading to attainment of Engineering Technician Level 3 qualification
• Working across all departments to achieve a complete understanding of the Service, Manufacturing / Engineering processes

Time Management

• Effective time management.

Communication

• Excellent communication skills. Ability to understand tasks allocated and to work with the department team.

Team Working

• Role involves working with the service, manufacturing, stores and engineering team.

Cross Functional Working

• Adapt to roles within other departments to facilitate delivery of projects

Health & Safety

• Always follow and promote Group and Company policies and procedures
• Ensure all Company equipment and personal PPE is correctly used and maintained.

Equality

• Fully Understand and always adhere to the Company’s Equality Policy at all times

Company Values

• All employees must conduct themselves in accordance with our Corporate Company Values and Business Ethics at all times

Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Ability to undertake and follow instructions.
• Able to express ideas clearly
• An interest in electronic, electrical or mechanical engineering

Experience

• Experience in a similar role

Qualifications

• Good GCSE secondary school qualifications in core subjects.
• Ability to use computers and understanding of Microsoft packages

Other

• Needs to be able to obtain DBS clearance for Airport Airside access
• Candidates need to be 18 years old+ to meet H&S requirements to work on X-ray machines
• A clean, full UK driving license

Position will pay GBP16,000.Original Posting Date: 2024-08-29While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:23:09 GMT

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