Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at the University of Greenwich (Wolfson Centre) University of Greenwich are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Maintenance and Development Technician Apprentice to work with the Senior Technician to help construct and modify solids handling test rigs within the Wolfson Centre, as well as general maintenance and technical support associated with a busy environment. The apprentice will be given the support to learn these skills to become proficient with the view to performing independently. During the first year of the apprenticeship, you will be studying at college and will be paid for this. After the first year, you will transition to working full-time and attend college one day a week. Apprenticeship Overview: Salary: £6.40 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19 year olds Working Week: Monday to Friday shifts to be confirmed. Hours: 30 hours per week Duration: 36 months Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard qualification Online training supported by our dedicated tutors Location: Wolfson Centre, University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4TB Start date: End of July/August Start Duties: Construction and assembly of laboratory rigs and instrumentation within the Wolfson Centre for consultancy, research and teaching activities. To support users of the test rigs and instrumentation with repair, troubleshooting and advice on modification. To maintain, carry out fault diagnosis and repair a wide range of equipment within the laboratory areas, ensuring compliance to safety guidance are maintained to ensure legal compliance. To ensure the security and house-keeping of the laboratory areas are maintained to standards to ensure compliance with statutory and local safety expectations. To manufacture artefacts and test specimens for teaching, research and consultancy using machine tools, hand tools, welding and cutting equipment. To inform the Centre’s Support Manager of requirements for consumable materials and components for the construction of test rigs and apparatus and to advise the manager of suitable suppliers where necessary. To develop a basic knowledge of software used within the school. To use email and to identify consumable and replacement parts as appropriate. To operate access equipment and materials handling plant including forklift trucks, overhead crane, scissor lift and light commercial vehicles for the collection and distribution of materials as required within the School. To facilitate statutory inspections for pressure equipment and lifting gear and also engage with risk assessments and inspections relating to HSAWA, PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, Fixed Electrical Installations, PAT etc to ensure compliance. To carry out other duties as requested by the centres management. Liaise with external organisations as appropriate, especially suppliers of equipment and materials and sub-contract manufacturers. Contribute to cross-functional team working with other FES Department staff. Liaise with FES Department staff as required. Continuously improve own knowledge and maintain own continuous professional development (CPD) to fill gaps in the skills base required. Maintain good timekeeping and manage own time to ensure work project schedules are met. Maintain a proactive approach to ensuring technical support needs of the centre, both current and future, are met. What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Education Technician Apprenticeship standard qualification What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. InspireLP