About an Apprenticeship at UKRI
With training and support from experts in their fields, youll relish the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours whilst making a real difference in your role. You will be able to develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in an environment you wont find anywhere else.
We will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have and those you have yet to discover!
We provide an opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion, with access to a dedicated UKRI Early Careers Network. UKRI offers the following:
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A benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays and an exceptional pension scheme
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Cycle-2-work scheme
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Discount vouchers for high street stores and attractions
A full list of our benefits can be found here: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/work-for-us/working-at-ukri/
About the Role
As an engineering maintenance apprentice at the Mary Lyon Centre, the appointed individual will gain experience. They will learn to maintain and install many different engineering systems, including but not limited to:
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Air Handling Plant
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Hot & Cold Water Piped Systems
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Low Temperature Hot Water Boilers
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Steam Boilers & Associated Plant
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Robotic Cage Cleaning & Automation Process Equipment
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Low Voltage Electrical Systems
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Building Management System Controls monitoring
Throughout the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will work with our in-house team of experienced engineers to deliver first-class levels of service and maintenance to one of the worlds leading facilities in animal research.
What You Wil Learn
Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Dual Discipline
You will undertake your apprenticeship training with Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS), developing engineering maintenance competencies in both electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge, skills and behaviours
In partnership with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and OAS you will also have the opportunity to undertake the QuEST programme building a strong foundation in high-value skills such as:
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Scientific Vacuum Technology and Cryogenics
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Precision fitting, milling and turning
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High purity gas systems and machine welding
Throughout the apprenticeship you will gain hands-on experience in world-class facilities, helping to maintain the equipment and facilities that support cutting-edge science and innovation whilst building skills that will open doors to a rewarding career in Engineering.
Programme Structure
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Year 1: Block-release training at OAS in Culham, rotating through 4-6 week blocks combined with on-the-job training at the MLC
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Year 2: Continued block-release training at OAS supplemented with QuEST modules delivered by STFC staff in collaboration with UKAEA, covering technologies for Quantum, Fusion and high-tech engineering. On-the-job training at the MLC
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Year 3-4: Fully embedded in the workplace, applying your skills in real-world engineering environments as you progress toward becoming a qualified Engineering Technician.
Travel to OAS is required, with excess costs covered.
For more information about Oxfordshire Advanced Skills, please visit: Level 3 Apprenticeships , OAS
