COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Slingco is an award-winning supplier of installation tools for the energy infrastructure industries, including Utility, Oil & Gas and Renewables. With over 40 years of industry heritage, we serve customers in over 80 countries worldwide from our Head Quarters in the UK and distribution center in the United States.

Our products are used in safety critical applications for a wide range of markets. With sectors including oil & gas, civil engineering, aerospace, transport, utilities, marine/offshore and the military – there is no room for error. That is why we do everything with the utmost care and precision.

We design and manufacture to the highest specifications and test to destruction. If our products do not meet and exceed the most stringent national and international standards, they’re not good enough for our customers.

At Slingco, our goal is to create innovative high-quality products that our customers can depend on, whilst providing a positive experience for our customers and our employees. Every aspect of our work, culture and commitment to innovation is driven by our core values.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Apprentice Engineering Technician will be responsible for conducting testing and development activities under the guidance of a Senior Design Engineer. The role will involve hands-on training and mentoring from an experienced Engineering Technician. This position requires a practical, hands-on approach and strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and repairs.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct product testing.
• Produce concise test reports.
• Manufacture and modify test fixtures and equipment.
• Maintain existing registers and equipment inspection schedules.
• Visit external test facilities and customer trials.
• Provide support to projects.
• Actively engage in training and development opportunities to build skills and knowledge, and grow professionally within the company.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Good all round practical hands-on capability.
• A methodical worker with the ability to keep accurate records.
• Ability to work independently to agreed deadlines.
• A natural problem solver who provides simple and robust solutions to the role.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels of responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English (grade 4/C and above) and Mathematics (grade 4/C and above).
• Understanding of basic engineering principles (desirable).
• Experience of using hand tools (desirable).