Brett Martin Academy. Apprenticeship Opportunities in Engineering

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1 Brett Martin Academy Apprenticeship Opportunities in Engineering

2 About Brett Martin Established in 1958, Brett Martin is a privately owned family business which has become one of Northern Ireland s most successful independent manufacturing companies. With headquarters located on its founding site in Co. Antrim, the company has grown in scale to employ over 800 people at several locations throughout the UK and Europe. Brett Martin is a global player supplying specialist plastic products for the construction, fabrication, print and display sectors worldwide. The company s product portfolio includes an impressive range of plastic sheets, factory engineered rooflight systems, and, plumbing and drainage systems. A commitment to an ongoing programme of investment in the latest manufacturing technology, innovation and product development ensures that Brett Martin products remain at the forefront of its chosen markets. Throughout its operations in the UK and Europe, the Group aims to be a professional, solid partner for distributors, customers and end users. Our mission is to be A world class company committed to growth in our chosen markets Brett Martin Academy

3 Brett Martin Academy: What to expect from the programme Participating in the Brett Martin Academy provide you with the following opportunities: 4 years experience in a world class manufacturing organisation. Structured learning experience Academic and vocational training Day release to attend college Practical work experience A dedicated mentor during each phase of the programme Coaching Participation within specific projects A dynamic work environment Continuous progress review by your mentor & Brett Martin s Academy Co-ordinator If successful you will gain a recognised qualification, BTEC Level 3 in Engineering, with the opportunity to further your studies to foundation degree level.

4 What we are looking for Qualifications / Criteria 4 Year Course Applicants must have 4 GSCE s at Grade C or above or equivalent, including Maths and English and at least one Science/Technical related subject, or be expecting to achieve these by August 2017 We are also particularly interested in hearing from applicants with A Level qualifications looking for a suitable path to foundation degree level and a career in Engineering. How to apply for the programme: Brett Martin are industry leaders looking for outstanding individuals for this unique opportunity. If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be part of this programme we look forward to hearing from you. Contact the Human Resource department on or hr@brettmartin.com for further details, and to request an application pack. Applications will only be accepted if they are submitted before the closing date. If you are shortlisted you will be invited for aptitude testing, where only the highest achieving candidate will proceed to the next stage of the process which will include a factory tour and interview Brett Martin Academy

5 Apprenticeship Programme: Areas that you could cover YEAR 1 The following outlines the content in year 1 AREA Human Resources Induction Manual Handling Lifting & Slinging KNOWLEDGE GAINED Fork Lift Training Equal Opportunities Health & Safety Production Health & Safety Housekeeping TPM Quality Control Production Records Autonomous Process Engineering Performance monitoring Material control and reconciliation Standardisation Line optimisation Training developing and delivering Research & Development Materials Product development Trials Breakdown Planned Predictive / Proactive Troubleshooting Technical Testing Certification Quality Testing Certification Commercial Scheduling Customers Product Range YEARS 2-4: After completion of Year 1 the successful candidate will commence specialisation in one of the pathways as set out below: Production Electrician Fitter Technical Operator Trainee Machine Setter Trainee Process Engineer Trainer / College Trainer / College Course Content / Qualification Year 2-4: BTEC Level 3 in Engineering Year 4: BTEC Level 4 (foundation degree) - optional Course Content / Qualification Year 2-4: BTEC Level 3 in Engineering Year 4: BTEC Level 4 (foundation degree) - optional

6 Jamie Millar Conor McLaughlin Is this the right opportunity for you? Brett Martin has welcomed a number of apprentices into the Academy, so don t just take our word for it read what our current apprentices have to say! Jamie Millar Apprentice What attracted you to work at Brett Martin? I was attracted to Brett Martin as it was very highly thought of with a great reputation. The work involved offered a lot of variety, which I thought would be interesting. What do you enjoy most about it? I enjoy learning new things each day and the wide range of projects I get to work on. What are the benefits of undertaking an Apprenticeship with Brett Martin? I think the main benefit is getting the right training to do the job accurately. I also attend college one day a week and have the opportunity to put what I learn there into practice at work. How do you find studying and working at the same time? Very beneficial, it allows me to put what I learn at college into practice, putting studying into perspective. Do you feel your apprenticeship equips you with the skills needed for future employment? Yes, because I aim to follow a career in mechanical engineering. I feel my apprenticeship will lead to full time employment as I have gained the skills I need to succeed. Conor McLaughlin Trainee Process Technician What attracted you to work at Brett Martin? I wanted to work for one of Northern Ireland s top Manufacturing companies. I was familiar with the products produced and the global reach of the company. I knew it was an opportunity I could not miss. What do you enjoy most about it? The job specification gained from working in a challenging, dynamic and fast paced production environment. It is a thrill when the production process is enhanced by a procedure that I put in place. What new skills have you learnt and how will this equip you in the future? The list of skills I have acquired are endless. However the main thing that Brett Martin has taught me, is how to separate and prioritise tasks based on how much they will benefit the company. How would you sum up your experience in one sentence? My experience has given me the opportunity to put the knowledge gained through university into practice within a world class organisation Brett Martin Academy

7 Address & Contact Details If you are interested in this apprenticeship programme and feel this is right path for you please contact the Human Resource Department on for your application pack or Brett Martin Ltd 24 Roughfort Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 4RB, UK Tel +44 (0) Fax +44 (0)