Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (Europe) Ltd employ in excess of 20,000 people across Europe and North Africa. Automotive engineering is our industry and we are proud of the diverse team of world-class engineers and support staff who work at the highest level to provide products and services to our customers. Our people are our greatest asset and respect for human resources is a fundamental principle of the Sumitomo Business Spirit.

A career with SEWS-E offers a number of exciting and challenging opportunities, with many roles involving international travel. We are always looking for talented individuals who want to develop their careers both locally and globally.

**MAIN DESCRIPTION OF POSITION**:
As part of the SEWS-E Engineering Team, the Electrical Apprentice engineer will acquire skills, knowledge & expertise for strengthening various departments in SEWS-E.

You will receive proper on and off job training and education to secure the completion of the apprenticeship.

You will develop and refine your investigative and problem-solving abilities.

By the time you reach the end of your apprenticeship period, you'll have what it takes to face some of the world's toughest engineering challenges - which you could be doing anywhere in the world, thanks to our global reach.
- Maintaining your education to achieving NVQ Level 4 as a minimum and completion of HNC in an electrical/electronic engineering discipline.
- Participation in departmental group activities.
- Ensuring that all training and supporting activities are provided in a reliable and cost-effective manner.
- Continuously improving and optimising training in line with business requirements, latest technology and new opportunities/threats.
- Ensuring that our practices comply with company policy and legislative requirements.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Your first year gives you grounding in a wide variety of core technical skills, dedicated to achieving your NVQ requirements within a range of mentored placements.
- Year 2 -4 will see you widening and deepening your knowledge, aligned to a specific department or activity.
- Throughout your Apprenticeship, you'll enjoy on and off-the-job training that leads to a number of qualifications in an engineering discipline.
- Creating, implementing, streamlining and supporting effective administration procedures across the SEWS-E group.
- Employee Rights and Responsibility, Core / Function Skills (e.g. Personal Learning and Thinking Skills), towards achieving an NVQ Level 3/4 and ONC/HNC.
- Proactive involvement in departmental activities.
- Project Team member: participating in companywide projects (e.g., new initiatives/technology etc.).
- Carry out other comparable duties as required by the Line Manager.

**ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS**:

- **Flexible working & travel to remote sites.**SEWS-E operate a number of manufacturing sites overseas. It is a requirement that overseas travel will be required at some time during your apprenticeship.
- **Continuous Learning.**Technology continues to develop. It is essential that our apprentices maintain an awareness of new technologies and services available.
- **Effective communication**with diverse groups/individuals both written and oral; effective customer service skills.

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to mix well with other team members.

Alongside a competitive salary, SEWS-E offers an enhanced annual holiday entitlement, health cash-plan, 12% employer pension contribution, death-in-service benefit, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to purchase Flexible Benefits.

Applicants **must** have a minimum of 4 GCSE’s including Maths and English.

2 A Levels or a Level 2 Engineering qualification would be an advantage.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From £19,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ystradgynlais, SA9 1JW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/06/2024