Manufacturing Apprentice Level 2

Yunex Traffic Manufacturing Level 2 Apprenticeship

Believe there’s more than one way to secure a successful future?

 So do we. We believe our apprenticeship programmes are the best alternative to college for ambitious and hard-working students. Especially as you’ll gain a technical and occupational qualification whilst earning a salary as well as the reputation that comes with working for a pioneer like Yunex Traffic.

Here at Yunex Traffic we want to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions. Yunex Traffic designs, markets, manufactures, installs, and maintains a wide portfolio of international traffic management products and is the UK market leader in the traffic signal business. This includes intersection and pedestrian traffic controllers, intelligent urban traffic control systems, variable message signs, public transport, and car park guidance systems to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow in congested urban and inter-urban areas.

The challenge

Part of being a #TrafficTransformer apprentice at Yunex Traffic means you get to work on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey, and often experiencing different areas within the business.

Our apprentices get the opportunity to find their passion and in turn, we get their passion.  We’re always looking for apprentices who want to make a difference to the world we live in.

This will be a 2 year apprenticeship where you will complete the L2 engineering Operative Standard. The established two-year training programme gives an introduction into Yunex Traffic and specifically our award winning manufacturing facility. You will gain an understanding in mechanical assembly and a basic insight into electronics. Also, you will achieve a NVQ Level 2 through day release at college. During your two years, you will have placements in various areas including Printed Circuit Board and Product Assembly, Logistics and Repair Centre areas. At the end of your two years, you will be fully competent in all aspects of Manufacturing at Poole. 

The candidate

We are looking for forward-thinking, inquisitive candidates who demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Initiative
• Drive
• Enthusiasm
• Adaptability
• Attention to detail

Here is what you can make a difference in:

• Being part of an award winning manufacturing facility that delivers traffic solutions world wide, and a high level of quality and competitively priced.  The training schedule takes you to all of the different departments that contribute to this, so gives you a very broad understanding and experience of the facility.

The location of this apprenticeship role will be: based at Poole, Yunex Traffic UK HQ

The benefits of an apprenticeship at Yunex Traffic

• Continue your learning beyond college/school whilst earning a salary of £12,500
• Have the chance to join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey.
• As an apprentice, you will receive first-rate training and tuition from Yunex Traffic and/or our partner colleges.
• Stay at the forefront of innovation by joining one of Europe's leading engineering and technology companies
• Join our flexible benefits scheme with access to private medical care, discounted cinema tickets and gym membership and so much more!

Minimum Educational Requirements

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 3 and above, including English and Maths
•  A relevant foundation level qualification will be considered

What else do I need to know?

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

Yunex Traffic recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

Please note, regarding travel for this role, you must be able to travel to the relevant Yunex Traffic site or your respective college.

Right to Work

Please note, if you are applying for an apprenticeship at Yunex Traffic, you must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to sponsor anyone joining us on an Apprenticeship who doesn’t have valid right to work in the UK.

Recruitment Process

Applications for our apprenticeships will close between 28 Feb – 18 March 2024.

We will be holding in-person 'Getting to know Yu' days between mid February – early March 2024 which will allow candidates the best opportunity to showcase their potential and suitability for this role by using a variety of assessment types.  This session will be held in an afternoon or morning slot and will typically include a combination of tasks and activities such as group problem-solving tasks, individual interviews, presentations, and role simulation exercises. For some roles, there will also be an initial video (Microsoft Teams) or telephone interview - these are likely to be held during February 2024, before the Getting to Know Yu day. These interviews are typically competency based and a chance for us to find out what your motivations are for your next career.

Our Apprentices will join the business on 19th August 2024 so you must be available from this date.