Summary
We are looking to appoint a new apprentice to become a skilled electrically biased Engineer within our production facility in Selby. Employees will be looking to gain a Level 2 (or level 3 qualification - depending on experience) in Engineering along with a raft of industry-based qualifications such as HACCP and transferable skills such as IPAF, 1st Aid, 19th Edition and FLT.
Wage
£18,500 a year
Salary will be between 18.5k - 22k
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
1 year 11 months
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
* Ensure the plant is safely isolated for colleagues and contractors can work and clean the plant safely
* Assist contractors as and when required
* Ensure that all spares used or are required is communicated to the ETM to ensure they are replaced or available for future repairs
* Record worked carried out on the plant are recorded in the daily maintenance log and on the Assets Master system on DSL
* Maintain good housekeeping throughout the plant and site by repairing leaks and ensuring work areas are left clean and tidy
* Follow a “quality first” attitude to “get it right first time” and ensure long term solutions are actioned to prevent further failures to the plant
* Actively involved in reducing environmental impact of any spillage using spill kits and drain bunds, to prevent polluted spillages entering the surface water system
* Help maintain site security
* Assist and the Production team as required
* Perform other duties as required and be expected to have a hands-on attitude, working on daily projects and repairs
* As designated by the Production Manager and Team Manager to ensure full shift cover plus holiday & sickness cover
* As laid down by Company procedures manuals including production, H&S, environmental and other legal compliance policies
* Understand requirements of IPPC permit/site environmental/energy system and ensure shift follows appropriate procedures and recording as necessary, be proactive in raising areas for improvement
* Ensure compliance with Company ISO 50001/14001 procedures, update documentation as required
* Maintain site processes/standard in line with the UFAS code of practice. Observe the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and any other current legislation, including the site safety policy
* Follow Risk Assessments, Safe Working Practices, Permit to Work system and Isolation Procedures
* Ensure that tools & lifting equipment are used and maintained correctly as required by LOLER
Where you’ll work
ForFarmers - Selby
Olympia Mills
Barlby Road
Selby
YO8 5AF
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
HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Engineering Operative Level 2.
You will study a variety of units in Level 2 Diploma/Certificate in practical skills and off the job technical certificate.
The apprentice will have a depth and breadth of English and maths that allow them to operate successfully within their role. This may be met through entry criteria determined by the employer or qualifications and training within the apprenticeship. However, on completion all apprentices will have minimum.
Level 1 qualifications in English and maths.
More training information
The delivery is at Castleford College on day release.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade C/4 Equivalent)
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
* Physical fitness
* Diligent
* Hardworking
* Understanding of Agriculture
Other requirements
Dusty, industrial environment. Heavy lifting, confined and at height working required. Occasional out of hours working (large installation work) maybe be required.