Apprentice Engineer

Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.

The Apprentice Engineer you will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of mechanical and electrical engineering through a combination of off-the-job training and secondment roles across the business.

Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship to be taught the key engineering skills and gain the experience required by a Production Engineer at Chemring Countermeasures.

The responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

·           To comply with all health and safety procedures and regulations laid down by the company and to demonstrate a commitment to health and safety

·           College attendance and successful completion of coursework and exams

·           Completion of a level 4 engineering qualification

·           Gaining a wider understanding of the business through placements across various departments

·           Gain knowledge & experience in lean manufacturing tools and techniques: problem solving, loss analysis and continuous improvement etc

·           Undertake small projects to develop and demonstrate competency in technical and analytical aspects

·           Develop a good understanding of process, plant and equipment across the business

·           To train in the provision of buildings, services, tooling, and equipment in support of the production programme

·           To train in the setting up and carrying out of initial running of new processes. Including process documentation

Apprentice Engineer Specification:

·           Right to live and work in the UK, with ability to obtain SC level clearance

·           Level 2 qualifications E.g GCSE A*-C or grades 4-9 in Maths, English and Science

·           Level 3 Engineering qualification

·           Must not be colour blind

·           IT Skills

·           Knowledge of basic Engineering principle

About Chemring Countermeasures

Chemring Countermeasures has a culture built on our values of Safety, Excellence and Innovation. We continue our investment in the very best people to contribute to our delivery of highly reliable solutions. We are seeking individuals who are not only of the highest calibre for today’s business but have the capability to perform at even higher standards to meet the needs of tomorrow’s threats facing our armed forces.

We have more than 50 years’ experience at the forefront of Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared (IR) expendable decoy research, design and manufacture, we operate at the leading edge of expendable countermeasure technology.

What is offered:

·           We actively encourage an open and collaborative culture across our site through the recognised suggestion scheme and reward and recognition scheme

·           5.5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays

·           A generous pension scheme

·           Share save scheme

·           Holiday buying and selling scheme

·           Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes dietary advice, wellbeing initiatives, family matters and counselling support

·           We hold annual social events

·           Cultural days

·           Free on-site parking

·           Podiatrist

·           Weekly fruit baskets

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom.

If this position is of interest, please contact our Recruitment Team with an up-to-date CV.

Please note: We do not engage with recruitment agencies. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending speculative inquiries or CVs. Should we wish to collaborate with agencies, we will initiate contact accordingly.

Reference ID: 24R0048