Summary
The ideal apprentice should be logical, capable of solving problems efficiently, and have a hands-on, practical approach to learning and work. A curious mindset, coupled with respect and a strong work ethic, is essential to succeed and grow in this dynamic learning environment.
Annual wage
£17,400 a year
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours per week
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 26 August
Duration
3 years
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The successful candidate will be trained to a high level in all aspects of maintaining an energy from waste plant, safely, responsibly and profitably including:-
* Driving and operating mobile plant and cranes,
* Root cause Analysis
* Understanding/appreciation of Vibration analysis.
* Carrying out operational/maintenance inspections, checks and routines
* Fault finding; learning to use a logical approach in finding defects and causes for failures in various equipment.
* Trained to work safely: write risk assessments and procedures in order to work safely.
* Be part of a motivated and successful team.
The apprentice will be trained to be part of a successful team maintaining an Energy from Waste facility.
Where you’ll work
Lower Rd
Brambledown
Isle of Sheppey
Kent
ME12 3AJ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HUMBERSIDE ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
The apprenticeship will be split into two parts; progression onto the second part will be contingent on the successful completion of part one.
Stage 1 – Student Apprenticeship – 1 year; academic study
* Attend the Allington site for the purposes of induction, minimal mandatory training, site orientation etc.
* Full time attendance at HETA College (Hull)
* Fulfil all academic requirements of the course in order to achieve a minimum pass grade.
* Fulfil the minimum attendance requirements for the course.
* Maintain good standards of personal conduct.
Stage 2a – Intermediate Apprenticeship – 1 year; improving operational performance.
* Further site orientation and process awareness
* Fault finding; learn to use a logical approach in finding defects and causes for failures in various equipment.
* Trained to work safely: Write risk assessments, and procedures in order to work safely.
* Undertake training in the use of the site’s CMMS system and H&S reporting tools
* Complete training in the maintenance of a predetermined selection of key assets e.g. PM’s and reactive maintenance of pumps, fans, drives, instrumentation, automation systems etc.
Stage 2b – Intermediate Apprenticeship – 1 year; Operator / Maintainer
* Hands on maintenance of process plant, including the incinerator, compressors, turbines, generators, boilers, conveyors, shredders, fans, valves, turbines, and pollution control equipment
* Carrying out maintenance inspections, checks and routines and in addition carrying out first line maintenance and inspections
* Fault finding; learn to use a logical approach in finding defects and causes for failures in various equipment.
* Trained to work safely: Write risk assessments, and procedures in order to work safely.
* Understand industry standard techniques which may include but are not limited to partial discharge monitoring, thermography, laser alignment, fan balancing, vibration analysis, thermography, phased array testing etc etc.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths, English & Science (grade 5s or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness