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Mechanical Craftsman Apprenticeship
Apply locations Stamford, United Kingdom time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 23, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id JR10006262
An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical bias Apprentice to join the engineering team at Ketton Cement plant.
This is an excellent and challenging opportunity to join a company that leads the way within the cement industry with 3 cement plants across the country.
Not only will the chosen personnel work with skilled and experienced engineers they will also gain qualifications as a mechanical engineer.
The period of the apprenticeship is 42-48 month. The role will include attendance to college and working on with site personnel.
Qualifications and Development
* All apprentices are required to achieve a minimum of:
* (College) Level 2 diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
* (College) Level 3 diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
* (In-Company) level 3 Diploma in Advance Manufacturing Engineering
* Internal and External training provided for the individuals to gain as much experience, knowledge, and qualifications as possible for their future careers.
* Specific Specialist Skills Learnt:
* Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain components, equipment, and systems
* Carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment
* Carry out planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment
* Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities on high technology engineered systems such as:
* o Maintaining mechanical equipment
* o Maintaining fluid & pneumatic power equipment
* o Maintaining electrical & electronic equipment
* o Maintaining process control equipment
* Carrying out confirmation testing and subsequent smooth hand over of equipment & plant support the installation, testing and commissioning of equipment (where applicable).
* Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures.
Career Progression
These roles will set the individual on a career path within engineering either within the business or external. The qualifications and experience gained is recognised within any engineering-based roles.
Key Points
* Year 1 and 2 is 36-hour week (7.30am – 3.30pm Mon to Thurs, 7.30am – 11:30am Friday)
* Year 3 and 4 is a 40 hour week (7.30am -3.30pm Mon to Fri)
* Salary – increases each year based on Grade 1 of the national agreement salary (Year 1 = 35%, Year 2 = 45%, Year 3 = 60%, Year 4 = 85%).
* We are looking to commence these apprenticeships in September 2024.
Job Purpose
* Adhering to health and safety standards. Also following company rules and regulations.
* Working alongside highly qualified and experienced engineers on our manufacturing plant.
* Carrying out maintenance and repairs on cement plant equipment.
* A detailed plan will be given for experience in other areas within a cement pant to gain full knowledge of the process.
Accountabilities
The mechanical apprentice will work within the Mechanical maintenance team which consists of 1 mechanical Engineer, 2 mechanical supervisors and 18 Mechanical Craftsman.
Knowledge and Skills
* Communication Skills
* Problem Solving
* Team working
* 5 GCSE's at Grade 9-4, including Mathematics, English and a Science, or equivalent.
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