A & F SPRINKLERS LTD - Apprentice Design Engineer

Summary

We are working in conjunction with our partner Rochdale Training Association to recruit for our next generation of engineers. We are seeking to recruit a number of Apprentice Design Engineers to join our dynamic and experienced team in Rochdale.

Annual wage

£14,329.90 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: Engineering operative

Hours: Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00pm. 36.5 hours a week hour a week
36.5 hours a week

Possible start date: 16 Apr 2025

Duration: 18 Months

Positions available: 3

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

What you’ll be doing:

Learn and develop to completion of design of automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Learn and develop to ensure designs meet the contract design brief and are inline with company standard and expectations.
Learn and develop to Identify/update & communicate design issues, i.e. drawing standards, non-conforming issues
Learn and develop knowledge & understanding of LPC/BS EN 12845 Sprinkler rules NFPA and FM Global Datasheets along with associated hydraulic calculations such that the LPCB Basic Design Competence/Inspection Competence qualification can be obtained.
Learn and develop to for designs to be ‘checked’ on site (where appropriate) to verify pipe routes/avoid clashes etc.
Using CAD and various design packages, create a site-specific construction mapped drawing to be used on site.
Work as part of the team to commission a project from start to finish.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4, TRANS PENNINE TRADING ESTATE, GORRELLS WAY, ROCHDALE, OL11 2PX

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Course contents

Your training plan

Engineering Operative Standard Level 2 qualification
You will work with Rochdale Training on a release period which will be determined by your employer. You will be working towards a level 2 Engineering operative standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Make relationships with people
Excel Skills
Learn new Skills
Enthusiasm

Other requirements

This role heavily involves working on

About this company

A&F Sprinklers has been established since 1986 and has seen rapid growth over the past 5-10 years. We are continuing to grow and develop our business and with your help we will all succeed. A&F Sprinklers is now an Employee-Owned Business as part of an EOT.