Apprenticeships at ASSA ABLOY UKI

At ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, we are passionate about our Early Talent. With this in mind, we ensure we offer a variety of Apprenticeship roles across the whole of our business.  Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to learn and develop work-based skills all in one place.

Do you want to kick-start your career in an innovative multi-national organisation with exciting projects, whilst gaining your qualifications? Our apprentice programme offers exactly that!

We are seeking to appoint several apprentices within our Portobello site, Willenhall, WV13 3PW across the following areas, the description gives you an idea of what the future role will be:

Engineering/ Machining - The increase in semi-automated cells & processes in production is driving an increase in programming and setting skills, as well as fault diagnosis and problem solving. The role would also involve solution provision to increase production efficiency.

Value added, Value Engineering (VAVE) – This is looking at products and the parts and whether the product can be engineered with different materials at a lower cost but fundamentally the product works in the same way.

Planning – Working closely with the Operational teams ensuring all work is scheduled and parts to order are planned and ordered in time for the Operational Teams to manufacture.

Human Resources – To offer a supporting HR Advisory service to all employees on everyday employment matters.

Finance -  Exciting role is for an accountant to take responsibility for all finance matters relating to one of our larger business units operating at the forefront of digital security and smart living.

Product Management –Individuals in this role are responsible and accountable for the development, implementation and management of the agreed product range strategies in order to drive growth and profitability.

IT - Provide an excellent level of 1st line support to end users for any IT related issues as efficiently and effectively as possible

Procurement - To manage Direct or Indirect spend categories as designated and work in close liaison with all relevant Business Units to support their budgets and to maximise value and service.

Customer Services - The Customer Service Advisor is responsible for managing the order process for all customers, providing a comprehensive service surrounding products, services, orders and general enquiries.  They will strive to offer a service that is perceived by customers and consumers as world class, consistently ensuring timely and efficient solutions and advice and striving for continuous improvement.

As part of your apprenticeship journey will have the opportunity to:

• Learn from experienced colleagues
• Develop job-specific skills
• Earn whilst you learn

During your apprenticeship, you will:

• Be required to attend college/ training to fulfil the academic apprenticeship criteria
• Be responsible for your own daily activities and prioritisation of tasks and workload
• Develop a good working relationship with both external and internal customers

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a keen interest in their chosen field.
• Are passionate and have enthusiasm to take on new skills and develop fresh new ideas.
• Have the equivalent Grade 9-4 qualifications in Maths and English
• Are self motivated and hard working
• Have a logical, methodical approach to problem solving
• Have good attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Are able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Our Apprenticeship programmes are a fantastic way to open the door to your career and with multiple opportunities and experiences available our programmes are exactly what you're looking for!

Please click here to find out more!

We understand that early talent are the rising stars and leaders of the futures and can make a real impact within our teams!

How to make your application stand out from the crowd…

As part of your application process you can submit an optional 2 minute video, please click here and refer to the "Additional Resources" at the bottom of our Early Talent Page for some top tips on how you can make your submission stand out from the crowd.

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Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.