MEGA Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Crossland Tankers - Swatragh
Maghera
MEGA Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Crossland wish to recruit MEGA Degree apprentices to join our business. The Engineering department is responsible for the processes and sequences behind the manufacturing of road tankers across both our sites as well as being part of the development and integration of new products and ideas.
Your job role will rotate through the business during your time on the degree apprenticeship meaning that you will get to see every aspect of how Crossland manufacture road tankers for our customers and adding value to the overall engineering process.
At Crossland, we understand that having experience of the working world during your apprenticeship provides key insight into the application of your learning as well as developing different skills. Crossland's degree apprenticeship programme delivered alongside MEGA and University of Ulster gives you an opportunity to work as part of the production team where you will be working on real projects making a difference in both your practical knowledge and the company as a whole. The successful candidates will receive on the job training and take part in a structured training & development programme designed to give you the skills and competencies required for future graduate roles and for your Chartership.
Applicant Competencies
Applicants must demonstrate that they have the following core competencies:
- Understanding of 3D modelling software (Creo/ SolidWorks/ Autocad)
- Good mathematical ability (Be studying at least 1 science/ mathematical course at A-Level)
- Ability to work in an organised and methodical fashion
- Ability to identify complex problems, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions
- Effective communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work unsupervised and to deadlines
- Maintain academic scores to ensure you qualify from University degree course
Application Process
Stage 1 - Online application form
Stage 2 - Telephone interview with the recruitment team
Stage 3 - Face to face interview and factory tour with the hiring manager
Employee Benefits
- 29 Days paid holidays
- Free Life Assurance
- Employee training in corporate systems such as Creo, WindChill and Navision
- Mentoring and personnel development throughout the year
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Important Information
Location: Swatragh, Crossland Tankers Ltd, 114 Grove Road, Maghera, Northern Ireland, BT46 5QZ
Date Posted: 3rd April 2025
Closing Date: 11th April 2025
Industry: Manufacturing and Engineering
Job Type: Temp / Contract
Salary: Based on Experience
About the role
Key Accountabilities
- Work alongside production team to ensure products are manufactured to specification and on time
- Investigate design improvements and implement them
- Help experienced designers create drawings/ models
- Be part of the design review process - giving feedback on models and also creating the changes to designs
- Support manufacturing with any queries and issues they may have with designs
- Be part of multi-functional teams to drive value within our business
- Liaise with suppliers for new components and to ensure we meet our requirements
What you will need
Required criteria
- Candidate must be legally entitled to work in the UK
Desired criteria
- Experience with 3D/ 2D CAD software
- Experience in a manufacturing environment (placement/ summer work)
Professional skills you'll need for this job opportunity
Communication
Modelling
Design drawing
Crossland Tankers
Crossland Tankers is the home of tanker innovation. We don't just create tankers that match our customer's precise exact requirements, we develop solutions that deliver real value; the guarantee of industry-leading quality that has become a Crossland Tankers trademark.
When we first started out in business back in 1988, we were originally a tanker repair and servicing company, providing maintenance services to local bulk liquid haulage companies. However, although our resources were modest when we started out, our passion, determination, and ambition to succeed were always there in abundance. As a result, by the mid-1990s - building on our extensive repairs experience - we began to manufacture our very own tankers for the UK road industry at our factory in Swatragh, trading under the name Crossland Tankers Ltd.
From here, our business grew year-on-year, culminating in the purchase of Massey tankers, in 2003. This not only gave us access to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, it also gave us a base within the UK mainland. Today, we employ over 130 people across our two manufacturing sites at Swatragh (Northern Ireland) and Burnley (Lancashire) and are one of the leading tanker manufacturers in the UK and Ireland. We are proud to have a wide range of customers in Ireland, the UK, the EU, and the Middle East.
Our benefits
We offer our employees a range of benefits including: Attractive salary based on candidates experience Free life assurance scheme Enhanced workplace pension scheme Onsite parking Training and development opportunities
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Free parking
Cycle to work
Open office
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Work With Charities
MEGA Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Crossland Tankers is the home of tanker innovation. We don't just create tankers that match our customer's precise exact requirements, we develop solutions that deliver real value; the guarantee of industry-leading quality that has become a Crossland Tankers trademark.
