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Apprentice Maintenance Engineer
Apply From: 28/03/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by NEWBURY COLLEGE
Employer
University of Oxford
Vacancy Description
You will work as an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer as part of the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) Mechanical Team and will complete the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer apprenticeship standard with Newbury College as part of your role.
College attendance and successful completion of these studies are an essential requirement of this apprenticeship.
The DLO Mechanical team carry out:
* Routine monitoring checks of a wide variety of plant and equipment.
* Planned preventative maintenance of plant.
* Reactive maintenance of plant.
* Supervision of specialist contractors.
The team are based in the DLO offices in South Parks Road and are required to carry out work across the University Estate – generally in Central Oxford. The team works closely with the Building Services Engineers and Inspectors.
The Apprentice Maintenance Engineer's responsibilities are:
* Take instructions from an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Duty Engineer, Mechanical Supervisor or the wider Estates Building Services Team, in order to independently complete basic technical PPM and reactive tasks in accordance with SLA targets.
* Safely operate basic equipment and seek assistance from an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Duty Engineer or Mechanical Supervisor when required.
* Communicate back to your line manager, any problems for extra advice and on completion of tasks set.
* Ensure that the work environment and equipment are kept organised, clean, tidy and secure.
* Use the handheld technology provided to record Health & Safety Pre-work checks and all maintenance activities. Training will be provided.
* Learn to complete records and paperwork in line with statutory testing and other processes.
* Work under instruction and having regard to safe working practices as set out in Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
* Liaise with building users to ensure that they are kept fully informed of the location and progress of all Technical Services works within their building.
* To select, within limits, materials and equipment and order parts agreed via Purchasing team.
* With support, understand and be familiar with all relevant safety documents and to undertake any relevant health and safety training and to work in accordance with this.
* Attend all-day and block courses in line with your apprenticeship.
* Undertake ongoing compulsory training per Estates Services training matrix for health and safety compliance.
* To embrace and actively promote Estates Services vision and values.
* Carry out such other comparable duties as may be required by their Line Manager.
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Apprentice Maintenance Engineer
Employer Description
We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 14,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles. We are proud of the apprenticeship opportunities we offer and have a successful record of helping local young people from education into their first job. Apprentices are never on their own, working with the support of their colleagues, managers and trainers they develop the skills and qualifications required in the modern world of work. Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career. We provide all of our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that enable everyone to progress and do their best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
Vacancy Location
Direct Labour Organisation, Estates Services 1a South Parks Road, OX1 3UB
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
2
Vacancy Reference Number
1000312083
Key Dates
Apply From
28/03/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-04-09 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
2025-04-14 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
You will work as an Apprentice Maintenance Engineer. You will be required to complete a 4-year training programme that will cover all aspects of the role and will be delivered through in-house training, as well as day-release at Newbury College (Monks Lane, Newbury, RG14 7TD). You will complete a Building Services Engineering – Service Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship which is within the Construction and Built Environment and you will gain the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer apprenticeship standard on successful completion.
You will be required to attend Newbury College one day a week during Term Time for a mix of theory and practical classes as well as completing the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours in the workplace. You will have a Development Coach who will hold regular reviews with you and will monitor your progress throughout.
Please note: If you are aged 16-18 and do not have a GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent in either or both English and maths, you will be required to take Level 2 Functional Skills alongside your apprenticeship. Apprentices aged 19+ can decide whether they wish to take Functional Skills and this will be discussed as part of enrolment.
English and maths lessons will be delivered in person at Newbury College. 16-18-year-olds must achieve Level 2 in the required subject/s before they are able to complete their apprenticeship, and they have the whole duration to achieve these if required.
All apprentices are required to take an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship and your Development Coach will support you with preparing for this.
College attendance and successful completion of these studies are an essential requirement of this Apprenticeship.
Skills Required
Ability to communicate clearly, Strong communicator on phone, Strong communicator in person, Aptitude for learning, Willing to work flexibly, Adaptable manner, Courteous to colleagues, Courteous to customers, Punctual, Good at time keeping, Strong work ethic, Manual handling experience, Able to fulfil demands of role, Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Experience of smart device.
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