Role Responsibilities will include:

• Repair of faulty modules and units using soldering de-soldering equipment.
• Reading engineering drawings.
• Using workshop equipment for fabrication, temperature measurements and calibrations.
• Understanding electrical principles.
• Fault find to component level.
• Administration - Using PC and telephone to communicate with suppliers, customers, and company staff.
• Purchasing of components required for the day-to-day running of the company.
• Assisting field and workshop engineers with sourcing replacement components.
• Arranging collection and returns of customers' equipment.
• Stores - Packaging goods into boxes and unpacking goods shipped to Labcare.
• Inspection of goods on receipt and dispatch. Making sure all paperwork is supplied for dispatch.
• The occasional visit to other sites to assist field engineers with their workloads.
• Planning and implementing process improvement activities. 
• Reviewing existing engineering or production processes (e.g. machining, assembly, maintenance workflows, etc).
• Financial planning or costing activities. 
• Assisting in estimating costs for engineering projects, including materials, labour, and material selection. 
• KPIs - Collecting and analysing operational data from machines, production lines or maintenance systems. 
• Presenting KPI data through charts, dashboards or reports. 
• Quality improvement processes. 
• Participating in quality control activities such as inspections, testing and verification of components or systems. 
• Understanding engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications. 

• The apprentice will be working towards the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard (Mechanical Pathway).
• Qualifications include: Level 4 HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time. 

• Annual Holiday of 24 days a year + bank holidays. After 5 years 1 extra day per year up to a max of 28 days.
• Following successful probation period of 3 months you will be eligible to join the company pension scheme.