Summary
We are recruiting for an Engineering Apprentice to join the team of highly skilled technicians here at Alton Towers Resort. In this role learn the key principles of Engineering & Maintenance of all our fantastic rides, hotels and waterpark.
Wage
£19,500 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Your working week will vary as you move through the apprenticeship programme, initially being at The JCB Academy more than at Alton Towers Resort.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 18 August
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
3
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
In this role you will gain a solid understanding of:
* Health, Safety and Risk Assessment including working at heights and manual handling.
* Analytical and scientific methods for engineers
* Instrumentation and Control Principles and Applications
* Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
* Principles of attraction/ride maintenance strategy and daily, weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance
* Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles, Processes and Applications
* Quality Management/Assurance Principles and Safety Management systems
* Applications for Pneumatics and Hydraulics
* Destructive and non-destructive inspection techniques
* Ride and attraction maintenance processes, principles and applications
* Principles of first aid and supporting the evacuation of customers
Where you’ll work
Alton Towers Resort
Farley Lane
Stoke-on-Trent
ST10 4DB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
THE JCB ACADEMY
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
We work in partnership with JCB Academy to deliver this Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) accredited apprenticeship scheme. When attending JCB Academy, associated courses or visits, you will act as an exemplary Merlin employee at all times.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5, including; English & Maths (grade C/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
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
We are looking for someone who: Is passionate about the industry and enthusiastic about progressing. Is energetic & proactive with a passion for engineering, a willingness to learn & develop within our resort engineering department. Can demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for our fast paced, unique business to understand the our values!