Asset Management Higher Apprenticeship
Thales · North West · SK3 0XB
About the role
Turn Your Curiosity into a Career! 🚀
Are you buzzing with questions about engineering and ready to dive into a world of hands-on experience? ✨ If you're keen to learn and looking for an apprenticeship that blends academic study with awesome on-the-job action, we want to hear from you!
Why This Apprenticeship Rocks:
- Get Paid to Learn: Earn a salary while you study for your Level 4 qualification. 💰
- Real-World Skills: Gain epic, hands-on experience in a genuine engineering environment. 🛠️
- Top-Notch Training: Receive specialised training and development tailored to the role. 📈
- Get Qualified: Achieve a recognised engineering qualification. 🎓
- Secure Your Future: Start in a permanent role from day one of your apprenticeship. 🤝
- No Tuition Fees: We've got your studies covered – 100%! 📚
About the Role:
Get ready to become a super-specialised Asset Manager in our Services team! This apprenticeship will equip you with the skills, experience, and knowledge to excel.
Your Mission (May Include):
- Supporting Demand and Requirements analysis 🤔
- Monitoring Asset Performance 📊
- Assisting with provisioning activities 📦
- Ensuring Data Quality, Management, and Reporting 📝
- Upholding Process and Governance compliance ✅
- Engaging with Stakeholders 🗣️
- Driving Continuous Improvement 🌟
- Managing Documentation effectively 📂
What You'll Learn:
- Asset Management Mastery: Understand the entire asset lifecycle, from beginning to end.
- Data & Systems Savvy: Become a pro at maintaining records and using asset management tools. 💻
- Data Analysis Ninja: Spot trends, identify issues, and uncover opportunities.
- Provisioning & Spares Expertise: Learn how to manage repair and spare requirements.
- Performance Insights: Assess asset performance using key metrics.
- Process & Governance Guru: Grasp the importance of standardised processes and controls.
- Reporting & Presentation Power: Turn data into clear, impactful reports and recommendations.
- Problem-Solving & Improvement Champion: Tackle issues and drive positive changes.
- Stakeholder Management Skills: Build confidence working with diverse groups.
- Commercial & Customer Awareness: Understand how your work aligns with business goals.
- Risk Management Wizardry: Identify, assess, and escalate potential risks.
- Professional Skills Boost: Sharpen your communication, organisation, teamwork, and project management abilities. 🚀
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
Study towards a Level 4 Asset Manager Apprenticeship with Teeside University. Over 2 years, you'll explore the foundations of asset management, focusing on optimising performance, minimising costs, driving sustainability, and enhancing decision-making. This programme is accredited by the Institute of Asset Management.
Entry Requirements:
- A Levels: 64 UCAS tariff points, including Maths at Grade A-C.
- Alternatively: T Levels, BTEC, or a Level 3 apprenticeship in a relevant subject are also welcome.
- GCSEs: A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A-C), including English and Maths.
Awesome Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: £24,000 per year. 💵
- Performance Boosts: Potential for performance-related pay uplifts.
- Generous Holiday: 201 hours per year, plus a company day and bank holidays. 🌴
- Pension: Contributory company pension scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Health Care Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and wellbeing initiatives. ❤️
- Flexibility: Hybrid/flexible working options available.
- Discounts: Employee discounts.
- Give Back: 80 hours of volunteering per year (first two years). 🌟
- Life Cover: Included.
Ready to Apply?
1. Apply Online: Submit your application to register your interest. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional ones later! 💻
2. Check Your Emails: Look out for an invitation from `recruiting@jobalerts.thalesgroup.com`. 📧
3. Complete Your Application: Follow the link in the email.
4. Online Tests: Prove your skills with our online assessments. 🧠
5. Virtual Assessment Centre: If you progress, you'll attend a virtual assessment centre with group exercises and interviews.
6. Job Offer: Successful candidates will receive an offer from Thales! 🎉
Important Dates & Info:
- Applications Close: 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 17 February 2027. Apply early as roles can close sooner! ⏰
- Assessment Centres: February - May 2027.
- Induction Week: Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.
- Security: Due to the nature of our work, all roles require successful completion of UK Government security checks. You'll typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. This role also has strict nationality requirements (British citizenship from birth) due to government-mandated restrictions on a UK Eyes Only programme.
About Thales:
Thales is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion – they're key to our success! 🌍
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Key responsibilities
- Support Demand and Requirements analysis
- Monitor Asset Performance
- Support provisioning activities
- Data quality, management and Reporting
- Process and Governance compliance