Position description
Job Family / Sub-family
Industrial - Maintenance
Contract type
Apprentice
Contract duration (Months)
36
Job title
Mechanical Technician Apprentice M/F/D
Position Context:
As a Mechanical Technician Apprentice, you will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and work in a workshop environment with a highly experienced team of tradesmen and engineers. You will be employed directly by Seqens under a 36-month apprenticeship agreement, following the Science Industry Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Your training plan will include a mixture of internal and external training and will include a BTEC L3 Mechanical Engineering qualification. You will also be mentored by a senior member of the team. The position will be expected to work at both the Middlesbrough and Billingham site.
Main tasks:
1. Work as part of the in-house maintenance team across two manufacturing sites
2. Implement planned mechanical maintenance tasks and repair equipment as needed to maintain plant availability, reliability & performance
3. Mechanical fault identifications and recommendations in order to carry out simple/complex repairs
4. Conduct routine inspection and testing of equipment and systems to ensure items are safe for use
5. Implement plant improvements as identified by the Maintenance Managers
6. Facilitate mechanical isolations for maintenance activities
7. Daily input into the computerized maintenance management system
8. Compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental management policies
9. Assist with the control and coordination of spare parts and the optimization of stock levels
The position is a 40-hour working week with 12 months at a local training provider followed by 24 months on site. The apprentice will be working Monday – Friday (08:00-16:30).
Required skills:
You will have a great aptitude for learning - this is a role where you will need to get involved! You’ll work hard, but will have fun doing so. We welcome new team members who bring fresh thinking but who are also ready to roll up their sleeves and get “stuck in”. You will need to be confident, articulate, and have very good communication and interpersonal skills.
Requirements:
1. Must have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 or above including Maths, English, and Engineering
2. Must be eligible to work in the UK
3. Excellent IT skills with experience of Microsoft Word and Excel
4. Enjoy a practical and hands-on approach to work
At Seqens Custom Specialties, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness, and inclusion.
Should you have any accessibility requirements that would facilitate your application process, please email careersuk@seqens.com
Position location
Job location
United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough
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