Summary
The job role is to work alongside our existing maintenance engineer learning all aspects of the current workload, from the simplest of tasks such as confirming machine checks are completed and comply with health and safety checks, working up to larger tasks such as investigating equipment breakdowns and assisting with repairs.
Annual wage
£13,400 a year
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday – 08.00 to 16.30 with 15 minutes morning break & 30 minutes lunch). Friday – 08.00 to 13.00 with 15 minutes break.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 17 February
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
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
* Able to carry out hand tool repairs, this would include hand grinders, weld torches, air lines, air tools etc
* Carry out fire alarm checks
* Complete health & safety related checks
* Assist with machine breakdowns
* Learn functionality of all on site machines
Where you’ll work
95/2
Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate North
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 9UU
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
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
You will work towards a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard with Gateshead College.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade A*-C/4-9)
* Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)
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
* Attention to detail
* Team working
* Initiative
* Friendly nature
* Ability to take instruction
* Willingness to learn