Evolution Fasteners (UK) Ltd Job description/ offer
Technical Department Apprentice Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTOR: Apprentice Engineer
APPRENTICE ENGINEER
Hours of work:
Day Start Finish
Mon – Fri 08:30 am 17:00 pm
Sat/ Sun N/A N/A

37.5 hrs per week (unless on day‐release)

Job Outline:
To train as an apprentice engineer with specialisation in civil, structural or mechanical
engineering, undertake a structured training program of academic study and office/ laboratory
work in order to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the engineering requirements
of an industry leading fastener manufacturer.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes
while under the instruction of skilled technical staff,
2. To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by
working independently or within a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing
overall contribution to the department,
3. To undertake and successfully complete suitable college/ university courses throughout
the training period, achieving the academic grades and practical skills in order to entitle
yearly progression leading to the award of a suitable degree in engineering (civil,
structural or mechanical),
4. Learning and understanding the importance of health and safety within the workspace,
5. To develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments in the laboratory,
6. To develop the skills to create designs and drawings in the office,
7. To maintain a logbook over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects
that have been undertaken and the skills learned,
8. To maintain and to ensure good housekeeping of the workplace and laboratory areas,
9. To perform any other duties as deemed appropriate by the post holders’ line manager.

Salary: £17,500 per annum (reviewed annually)
Bonus: Discretionary
Pension: 3% employee & 5% employer contribution

Note(s):
The nature of the role would be suited to a motivated school leaver who is keen on pursuing a
career in engineering through a mixture of college/university (day release) and practical application
through work.

Send covering letter and curriculum vitae (CV) to:

Ryan Murphy 0141 647 7100 ryan@evolutionfasteners.co.uk