Modern Apprentice

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.

We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

**Job Description**:
Plexus is offering a challenging, but exciting opportunity to join our Engineering team as part of our modern apprenticeship programme.

What we do at Plexus

We’re a global team of over 19,000 Engineering, Manufacturing and Aftermarket Services experts that partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

About you

You will need to meet the academic requirement to qualify for the programme.

The first year will be spent full time at college. In the second year and onward you will be in the workplace learning about each area of the business.
- Be enthusiastic and motivated to learn
- Be able to work collaboratively and actively contribute to the team
- Maintain relationships and exchange ideas

Why you will love it

Engaging and challenging work that will fulfil and develop you. People that support and inspire you to realize your full potential. A workplace centred on collaboration and integrity. At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork.

During the apprenticeship you will be encouraged and supported in both the college block release and structured on-the-job training which will lead to the achievement of HNC level 3 and SVQ Level 3 in accordance with the Modern Apprentice framework. Plexus also offers opportunities for further Professional Development such as degrees.

Purpose Statement: The individual will complete their education via a combination of block release (first year will be full time college attendance) and structured on-the-job training, and are expected to achieve the Modern Apprenticeship qualification within a 4 year period.

Key Job Accountabilities:

- Competent in required job knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.
- Is up-to-date on all certifications and training requirements for role.
- Consistently completes assignments or work requirements on time without compromising on quality.
- Uses time effectively to manage workload/tasks.

Additional Accountabilities:

- Supporting manufacturing operations as required.
- Ongoing demonstration of competence evidenced in Individual Learning Agreement
- Ongoing demonstration of Plexus’ Non-Negotiables.
- Achievement of Graduate Apprenticeship milestones.
- Additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

- Meets minimum entry requirements for the apprenticeship.

Other Qualifications:

- An aptitude for learning and the ability to work as part of a team is essential.

Work Environment:

- The work setting is a manufacturing environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a moderate noise level.

Our Company and Benefits

Be you. Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

At Plexus, we are committed to local community involvement and to encouraging our employees to participate in outreach activities at local Schools, Universities and Colleges to promote careers in the STEM fields.

When you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

- Bespoke development plan
- Online learning and formal development programs
- Full time, permanent employment contract
- Volunteer time off
- Many other attractive benefits

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries - helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:
- A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity- Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment- An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise- Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines- Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives- Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universit