Typical Vacancy Information

 

Company Address

 

East Kilbride Group Training Association

3 Law Place

Nerston  Industrial Estate

East Kilbride G74 4PP www.ekgta.com

 

Vacancy Number: 100/10

 

Job Title: Engineering Modern Apprenticeship

 

No of Vacancies: 100 Available from February 2018

 

Type Of Business

 

Engineering Training Provider (EKGTA works in partnership with a

large number of employers who recruit apprentices within engineering disciplines. EKGTA helps in the first stage of recruitment for these companies, by conducting aptitude testing and interviews and presenting suitable applicants to the companies for final selection).

 

Job Description

 

Companies who are mainly involved in the manufacturing sector will employ the successful candidates.

 

The potential apprenticeship could be in several discipline areas, these include: Mechanical, Electrical and Fabrication Engineering as required by trades such  as Toolmaker, Turner, Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Welder/ Fabricator, Maintenance Electrician etc.

 

Entry Requirements

 

It is preferred that candidates have or expect to gain Standard Grades in English, Maths, Physics and Craft/Technical subjects at bands 1-3 or National Grades in Maths, English, Physics and Craft /Technical at bands

4 or 5.  It is also preferred that they will be literate, numerate with some computing and keyboard skills. Candidates also must have good personal presentation and communications skills.

 

Training

 

Candidates will work towards SVQ’s at levels 2 & 3.They will also be required to obtain a suitable academic qualification in an engineering discipline to at least National Certificate (NC) level. Candidates will receive comprehensive training at both EKGTA and the employer’s premises.

 

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

 

Salary / Age required: 16 + £170 per week on average

 

Submission arrangements

 

Preferred submissions through the EKGTA website at www.ekgta.com or alternatively a paper based EKGTA application form or Careers Scotland application forms. Posted direct to Brian Boyle at EKGTA (address above). (We would recommend that you seek guidance and support in completing this application from your Careers Advisor or Guidance Teacher). Applications close in July  2018