Summary
We offer you the ideal mix of developing hands-on engineering experience in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment alongside gaining a formal qualification. Working alongside our Power team, you’ll be involved in the planning, installation & maintenance of power generation equipment.
Wage
£16,548 a year
A competitive benefits package (including but not limited to bonus plan, pension plan, & Life Assurance). Generous holiday entitlement, with options to ‘buy’ or ‘sell‘ days. Paid time off work for volunteering in the community.
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8am till 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 18 August
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
Our three-year apprenticeship programme is the perfect opportunity to earn while you learn. You’ll gain practical, hands-on engineering experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while working toward a formal qualification. In partnership with City College Plymouth you’ll achieve a Level 3 in Maintenance and Operations Engineering (MOET) qualification.
You’ll work in our power generation team gaining exposure to:
* Planning, installation, repair and maintenance of power generation equipment.
* At Aggreko, safety is at the heart of everything we do. As an apprentice, you’ll follow our ‘Safety for Life’ principles, actively engage in safety practices, and contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive working environment for everyone.
* Support our technicians in performing routine checks, diagnosing faults, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
* Collaborating with teams across the business to enhance service delivery and contribute to larger, impactful projects.
* Taking part in training opportunities to develop technical expertise and professional skills that will set you up for a successful career.
* Working with power generation equipment.
Why join us as an apprentice?
Our programme is designed to give you a wide variety of professional experiences. You’ll work in an Aggreko depot and client sites, with opportunities to also support at world-class events.
Although we're sixty years old, it doesn't feel like it when you work here. You can expect the professionalism and high standards of a larger company – yet you won’t be pigeon-holed into a narrow role.
The sense of teamwork is unique – ‘together’ is one of our core values – and we make sure people feel welcome and included, so they can be themselves at work.
Where you’ll work
Central Avenue
Lee Mill Industrial Estate
Ivybridge
PL21 9PE
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
CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Maintenance and operations engineering technician apprenticeship level 3.
You’ll follow a three-year apprentice programme linked to a course of study at City College Plymouth which will, at a minimum, lead to the attainment of a level 3 qualification. Training will be delivered once a week.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English, Maths & STEM (grade 4 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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative