General Engineering
Location: South Wales – Oakdale
Starts: September 2022
Company Profile:
General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited is a leading prime contractor and complex systems integrator and is one of the largest UK Defence companies with an annual turnover in excess of £500m. It is currently engaged on a number of UK and international programmes to deliver complex C4I, future network enabled capabilities and programmes. The business is looking for a number of apprentices to satisfy current and future project demands.
Role & Responsibilities:
The GDUK Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme will operate over a four year period and will enable the individual to gain an appreciation of the various Engineering disciplines within GDUK which include:
Software
Systems
System Integration & Test
Support
The apprentice will also get the opportunity to work in multi-disciplined engineering teams and gain knowledge and skills in requirements, software development, system design (both hardware and software), test procedures, acceptance qualification, test rig specifications, test strategy, test planning, work-package management and customer interaction.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake a range of tasks suited to the current level of training and development
- Attend college and complete course work on time and to a high standard
- Produce, maintain and be responsible for content, accuracy and sign off of log books
- Take on additional responsibility in Years 3 & 4 of the Apprenticeship
- Understand and complete all work related documentation accurately and on time
- Understand and comply with policies and procedures
- Carry out work in a safe and diligent manner
- Comply with all Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Attend and fully participate regular training and development reviews with line management, mentor and HR representatives
- To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required
Desirable Qualities:
- Be both self-motivated, act with professionalism and able to work within a team.
- Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Package applications
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Be organised and able to prioritise their work.
- Be flexible in their approach to their work.
- Be able to perform tasks on their own initiative.
- Be enthusiastic and driven towards achieving their goals.
- Be interested in pursuing a career within General Dynamics UK Ltd.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Five GCSE’s that includes Maths, English, & Science at grade C or above.
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