Production Apprentice

**Engineered Fixed Systems (EFS) Apprentice**

Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd. requires an EFS Apprentice to contribute to a key growth area of our business. This is a local role reporting to the Team Leader.

**About Us**

We have been designing and manufacturing life-saving products for 50 years, protecting people from toxic and flammable gases.

Crowcon’s purpose is:
To create sensing solutions designed to save lives, every day.

Crowcon’s values are:

- Do the right thing
- Collaborate and support each other
- Always do your best
- Try new things
- Be yourself

**Location & Remuneration**

The company head office is Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd, 172 Brook Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4SD.

**What will you be doing?**

As a member of the Engineered Fixed Systems team, you will learn to construct a range of customised controller systems.
- You will be learning to use and terminate a range of cables. (Single and multicore, screened and fire-resistant cables.)
- You will learn to connect a range of electrical components (Switchgear, control systems and sensors for safety devices).
- Learn to be proficient in using appropriate tools and techniques for the wiring of electronic systems and circuits.
- Assembling electrical components for bespoke Gas detecting control panels, inclusive of: contactors and relays, bases for plug-in devices, rail mounted terminal blocks and power supplies.
- Understanding of the soldering techniques used while having awareness of anti-static protection techniques.

**Your skills & experience**
- Currently studying or having work experience within the field of Electronic Engineering.
- You have good dexterity and attention to detail.
- You can handle multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
- You have a good team spirit and demonstration of company's values.

**Developing your skills & experience**

You will:

- Gain electrical and ESD knowledge along with an understanding electrical wiring diagram.
- Become proficient at soldering a range of different components.
- Learn to make complete systems from start to finish.
- Learn how to layout and test a range of different systems.
- Have the opportunity to develop further knowledge including system design.
- Be part of an engaging and supportive environment.
- Be part of an apprenticeship programme providing NVQ qualifications.

**About you**
- You inspire with your passion and values.
- You are culturally sensitive.
- You are a collaborative team player.
- You are straightforward and have no interest in politics.
- You are curious and disrupt the status quo.

**Company benefits**:

- Generous company pension (up to 10.5% matched on a sliding scale)
- Company shares
- Health Cash plan (Medicash)
- Eyecare scheme (with Specsavers)
- Corporate life insurance
- 25 days holiday
- Your birthday off (after 1 year of service)
- 3 days holiday purchase
- 14 weeks paid maternity, paternity, adoption leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised annual bus pass
- Annual train ticket payment scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Free parking and subsidised EV charging points

**Equal Opportunities Statement**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: £23,400.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EFSAPPRENTICE