APPRENTICE – ENGINEERING SYSTEMS (MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL)

Ahlstrom Chirnside Ltd, based within the Scottish Borders, is a subsidiary of the Ahlstrom

Corporation and is internationally recognised as a market leader in the design, process

manufacture and marketing of specialist and nonwoven products.

APPRENTICE – ENGINEERING SYSTEMS (MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL)

We are currently looking to recruit 2 apprentices to join our Maintenance Team, one

will be Mechanical biased, and the other Electrical biased.

As an apprentice at Ahlstrom, you will be joining a well-established and respected

organisation where you will be provided with the training, guidance, and support

required to develop valuable skills, gain sought-after qualifications, and establish

yourself as a valued member of the maintenance team.

This is a four-year Modern Apprenticeship programme. During year one you will attend

Edinburgh College on a 2-days per week basis to achieve SVQ Level 2 in

Performing Engineering Operations. During year two you will also attend Edinburgh

College 2 days per week to study for a relevant National Certificate.

During years three and four you will attend college 1 day per week to attain a relevant HNC and

will spend 4 days per week working with the maintenance team on-site to

develop your practical skills and start to work towards the SVQ Level 3 Diploma in

Engineering at SCQF level 7 (Engineering Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance). Years 3 &

4 you will be working within the maintenance team on site where you will further

develop your practical skills and work towards completing your SVQ Level 3.

Depending on grades achieved during your apprenticeship studies at college in achieving your HNC, the Company may support you further in undertaking a relevant

degree course.

We offer a generous company pension scheme, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme and other benefits, along with a great working environment where the opportunity for career progression is an exciting prospect.

So, we’ve told you what we are offering, but what should you offer us in return?

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must achieve a National 5 grade ‘B’ (or equivalent) in Maths and English, it is also desirable that you have two

other subjects preferably technical, or science-related. In addition, you must have a genuine interest in engineering, an aptitude for learning, and the commitment and

ability to travel to college.

If you tick all of the above criteria, then we would love to hear from you.