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Are you an engineer of the future?
We are a family-owned business with sites in Bandon (County Cork) and Huddersfield (West Yorkshire, UK). We are looking for a Toolmaking Apprentice to join our team in Bandon.
What do we do? The Reliance Group provides engineering solutions for use in critical applications such as aircraft, satellites and analytical instruments. Reliance Precision Manufacturing (Ireland) Limited (or ‘RPMI’) is based in Bandon and serves as the global distribution and precision manufacturing hub for our range of standard products. We also produce ceramics used in quadrupoles for mass spectrometry. The precise nature of our work means that we manufacture and measure in microns – that’s 1000 times smaller than a millimetre.
Who are we looking for? If you have a genuine interest in engineering and a real drive to learn more, then you could be a Reliance apprentice. We are looking for individuals who are motivated, honest and reliable with great problem solving and communication skills. You’ll also need a positive approach to training, as well as being determined to work hard to develop your skills throughout your four-year apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements You should have, or expect to gain, grade D in at least five subjects in the Department of Education and Skills Junior Certificate Examination (or equivalent) including Maths and English. Candidates should also be computer literate and comfortable with the Microsoft Office Suite: (e.g. Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Gain practical skills through hands-on training
You will learn from our innovative engineers who have decades of experience in precision engineering.
A toolmaker is a skilled engineer who produces and maintains precision tools used in the production of components. The role involves interpreting drawings and technical data to machine and assemble jigs, fixtures, moulding tools, dies and punches with great accuracy. Toolmakers require many different skills including:
- Working safely in a manufacturing environment.
- Accuracy with measurements and calculations.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and to plan the production of a given part or product to specification.
- Operating a range of manufacturing machinery across multiple disciplines.
- Assembly of components.
- Testing finished products and assessing for accuracy in accordance with drawings.
- Understanding and use of measuring equipment.
Get paid to learn and achieve recognised qualifications
A Reliance apprenticeship is a paid position that offers rising pay as your skills increase.
You will be considered a Reliance employee, with a formal contract of employment, from the start of your apprenticeship. You will start earning from your first day and will be eligible to join our healthcare and pension schemes. Over four years, you will complete seven phases of work, some working at Reliance and some at college. As part of these phases you will be required to pass theory/practical skills exams and submit assessments to evidence your learning.
Apprentices will be required to live away for the phases not spent on-site at Reliance. A training allowance is paid by the local Education and Training Board (ETB) during phases 2, 4 and 6. You will also be provided with accommodation during this time where you will get the chance to live with apprentices from different companies around the country. Upon completing the four years of your apprenticeship you will be awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Toolmaking.
After your apprenticeship
“Reliance is a great company to do an apprenticeship with. I knew I wouldn’t be suited to classroom learning so when I got the chance to do an apprenticeship, I grabbed the opportunity straight away. My advice would be, don’t let not knowing a lot about engineering stop you from applying. Between Reliance and college you’ll learn everything you need to know. As long as you have an interest in engineering and reasonably good maths skills – you’ll be fine!”
James Joyce James became an apprentice in 2016 after completing his Leaving Certificate. He did a summer placement with Reliance and it helped to confirm for him that he was better suited to a more hands-on approach to learning as opposed to being based in a classroom. He was excited to be part of the workforce, even though this was quite different to what he was used to at school. As a Toolmaking Apprentice, James was initially taught manual turning, milling, gear cutting and grinding through both his work at Reliance and his time at college. As he progressed through the phases of his apprenticeship, he was introduced to computer numerical control (CNC) machinery and programming as well as engineering drawing and design.
Although James lived locally to Reliance, he was required to live away from home for his college training. Accommodation was provided by the Education and Training Board (ETB) and he lived with other apprentices from companies around Ireland. James said:
“I loved the living away aspect of the apprenticeship. It was a great experience for me. The toolmaking community in Ireland is relatively close-knit and I’ve made some life-long friends through the course”.
James also spent time at Reliance’s Huddersfield site in West Yorkshire, UK. He was able to meet fellow apprentices and colleagues whilst gaining more experience across a wider range of equipment including 5-axis machinery.
Since completing his apprenticeship in 2020, James has continued to develop his milling and programming skills as a Toolmaker and Production Operator. He will soon begin a new role in the Inspection department where, among other things, he will use coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to ensure components and assemblies meet specification.
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
Our prestigious Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship programme has produced award-winning apprentices at national and world levels. Successful completion of this apprenticeship leads to obtaining an Aircraft Maintenance License and the opportunity to work in an exciting industry.
Applications now OPEN
What does an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer do?
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) are employed throughout the aviation industry. They are responsible for many types of aircraft. Engineers inspect, maintain, modify and repair air frames, engines and avionics. There is also a large amount of sheet metal repairs and corrosion removal on air frames during hangar visits. The aviation industry is regulated in Europe by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in America by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and in Ireland, by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).
Thermo Fisher Scientific launches 2022 Apprenticeship Programme
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Global life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of its 2022 Apprenticeship Programme. The company, which employs over 100,000 people worldwide, is seeking applicants for their four-year salaried programme at their manufacturing facility at Carrigaline in Cork. The roles available are Electrical Instrumentation and Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter apprenticeships. These earn as you learn options are being delivered in partnership with SOLAS and applications are open from March 1st until March 18th. More information on how to apply can be found here.
The Apprentice Programme Coordinator, Declan Carroll said: “This programme will suit anyone interested in STEM subjects in school, is doing engineering, science and machinery subjects and is naturally curious. Our Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentices and Mechanical Apprentices are a vital part of our team maintaining the facilities and helping to design, install and test new equipment that keeps our site going. When they finish, they are fully qualified craftspeople ready to work in a growing industry that’s full of opportunity and, because they become such an integral part of our team, many of our apprentices stay with us after they qualify.”
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Cork facility manufactures and supplies Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) to customers for use in clinical trials and approved medicines for commercial supply. This includes medicines to treat cancer, Parkinson’s disease, depression, HIV, congestive heart failure, diabetes and respiratory diseases, along with raw material for consumer healthcare products.
Successful applicants will spend their time completing on-the-job training on the Cork site and completing the SOLAS modules in training centres and 3rd level institutions. Upon completion after the four years, apprentices will be awarded an internationally recognised Level 6 Advanced Certificate.
Current Electrical Instrumentation apprentice Shane Brosnan said: “I applied to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s apprenticeship programme because I wanted a practical start to my career where I could learn and earn at the same time. I’ve always loved problem-solving and understanding how things work and, as an apprentice, I get to see engineering in action every day. We are not only taught the theory, we get to put it straight into practice.”
For more information or to arrange an interview, contact either:
David Linnane, Springboard Communications
david@springboardcommunications.ie | 021 4969000 | 086 0829170
or
Maria Tracey, Springboard Communications
maria@springboardcommunications.ie | 021 4969000 | 083 1917314
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Pre Apprenticeships
| COURSE | CERTIFICATION | CODE | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Apprenticeship – Construction Technology | QQI Level 5 Construction Technology | 5M5010 | 1 year |
| Pre Apprenticeship – Engineering | QQI Level 5 Mechanical Engineering | 5M2061 | 1 year |
| Pre Apprenticeship – Motor Technology | QQI Level 5 Motor Technology | 5M2145 | 1 year |
| Pre Apprenticeship – ICT Networking | QQI Level 5 Computer Systems and Networks | 5M0536 | 1 year |
Apprenticeship preparation courses provide preparation material and expert tuition for candidates and covers all aspects of apprenticeship competitions; from CVs and applications, through to a wide variety of aptitude tests and interview preparation.
We focus on the assessments that frequently arise in apprenticeships such as:
- ESB (currently taking on applications for their 2021 apprenticeship programme)
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