Introduction:

Niftylift Limited are Europe's market leaders in the design, development, manufacture and service of state-of-the-art Aerial Work Platforms. We supply a global, marketplace with good value, innovative, quality access solution products. Please see our website: (url removed) for further details on the company, its product range and the marketplace that we supply.

Why Niftylift?

The successful applicant will develop into a top-class Engineer with a developed knowledge and understanding of all technical support elements of the business. You will rotate through the quality, robotics and design departments getting a comprehensive overview of Niftylift's operations in Hoyland. Many full-time members of staff do not get to experience this.

Applicant Entry Criteria:

Minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent):  Grade 4 or above in Maths, English language and Science.

The role in more detail:

Technical Support Technician

Design Engineer Roles

        Innovative and comprehensive design to improve manufacturing processes at our site in Hoyland.

        Detail design support within project teams ensuring aesthetic, robust, quality design solutions are achieved, through utilisation of a wide range of materials and manufacturing methods.

        Fully competent usage of the full range of tools incorporated within Pro Engineer 3D CAD package.

        Support the manufacture of the company's existing and new product range through generating effective engineering information / systems / manufacturing processes / BOM's and system troubleshooting / diagnostics.

Quality Control & Engineer Roles

        To effectively and efficiently control and administer the company's quality control systems in line with ISO9001, TUV and other company defined standards. 

        Process all non-conformities through the internal / external quality note system, including identification of agreed preventative actions.

        Provide and manage a framework for the Warranty Returns and Customer Complaints through the company's 8D system.  

        Provide hands on technical assistance for component field failures, ensuring parts are diagnostic / analysed and project managed through to preventative design, supply or build action.

        Conduct Supplier Evaluation Audits and development programs.

        Responsible for establishing trends, corrective and preventative actions to support both Niftylift internal and external supply chain.

        Development of robust machine testing procedures and inspection, including hands on hot testing.

Production Engineering

        Support the manufacture of the company's existing and new product range through generating effective engineering information/systems/manufacturing processes and facilities in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.

        Help to implement a successful Lean Manufacturing culture, focusing on continual improvement and the elimination/reduction of all wastes by educating the business and removing non value-added waste from the business processes.

        Supporting the development of and integration of automated processes, through programming, system management and optimised workflow methods connected to Lean Manufacturing and Niftylift Workshop Standards.

Person Specification:

        Self-motivated individual

        Good problem-solving skills

        Practically minded

        Ability to communicate with all levels professionally and effectively

        Ability to work and lead a team

                Apprenticeship summary (qualifications):

1.   EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)

The Level 2 Diploma will include the following units.

AUEC2-001  Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements

AUEC2-002 Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment

AUEC2-003 Using and communicating technical information

AUEC2-004 Conducting business improvement activities

AUEC2-018  Preparing and using industrial robots

AUEC2-021 Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs

AUEC2-024 Producing components by rapid prototyping techniques

AUEC2-029 Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities

AUEC2-030 Producing CAD models (Drawings) using a CAD system

AUEC2-032 Producing engineering project plans

1.1 EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing (Development knowledge)

The Level 3 Diploma will include the following units. These include a mix of practical workshop training along with classroom based studies.

AMEDK3/01 Health & Safety in the Engineering Workplace

AMEDK3/02 Communications for Engineering Technicians

AMEDK3/03 Mathematics for Engineering Technicians

AMEDK3/04 Engineering project

AMEDK3/05 Mechanical principles of Engineering Systems

AMEDK3/010 Engineering organisational efficiency and improvement

AMEDK3/012 Computer Aided Design (CAD) Techniques

AMEDK3/023 Engineering drawing for technicians                 

AMEDK3/024 Monitoring and fault diagnosis of engineering systems

AMEDK3/026 Mechanical measurement and inspection techniques

1.2 EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Competence) - Technical Support Technician:

The Level 3 Diploma will include the following units and done in the workplace.

AUEC3-001  Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements

AUEC3-002  Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation

AUEC3-003  Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering

AUEC3-033 Carrying out visual inspection on welded fabrications

Progression Opportunities:

For those people who wish to progress their career qualifications further, and have the necessary drive, enthusiasm and ability, there may be further potential opportunities following successful merit / distinction level completion of this programme, including:

HNC and Degree opportunities.

Appendix

1.   Refers to EAL Standard - Qualification Code 601/7179/0

1.1 Refers to EAL Standard - Qualification Code 603/1354/7

1.2 Refers to EAL Standard - Qualification Code 603/2290/1