Summary
Maintenance and Operations apprentices assist with the routine and defect maintenance work throughout the power station. Ensuring the reliability, availability and output of electricity of the plant. You will chose to specialise in either electrical or mechanical maintenance. Expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
Annual wage
£17,000 a year
Annual salary review. Increasing to £26,000 following your 3rd year.
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Shifts TBC.
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
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
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the focus of the Maintenance Apprentice will be to assist with routine and defect maintenance work to ensure the reliability, availability and output of the plant.
Key responsibilities
* Assist with routine and non-routine maintenance activities in accordance with approved processes and procedures.
* Assist with the investigation of plant problems and identify solutions.
* Assist with the preparation and presentation of technical reports.
* Assist with maintaining work and activity records.
* Assist with carrying out continuous plant condition monitoring routines.
* Assist with ensuring effective planning is in place with adequate and competent resources available.
* Ensure that safe working practices and procedures are adhered to in line with the SHE Management System.
Where you’ll work
Elean Business Park
Sutton
Ely
CB6 2QE
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
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* L3 Maintenance and operations engineering technician Apprenticeship Standard
More training information
We are flexible with regards to the training provider, consideration will be taken in to account depending on the location of the apprentice and their needs.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
You will need to be 18 years old by 1 September 2025 and have the right to work in the UK.