Summary
The role initially will primarily focus on the service and repair of machinery within our workshop once confident with the equipment, this will then expand into offering technical support to our customer base and contract engineers either remotely or in field.
Wage
£25,396.80 a year
5% annual salary bonus, if annual targets are met.
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 including 1 hour unpaid lunch.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
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
An average week in the role will consist mainly of the servicing and repairs of our equipment. This will take place in our workshop.
These works will include:
* Electrical and mechanical diagnostics
* Refrigeration works Inc. handling of gas and brazing repairs
* Repair and replacement of componentry including motors, compressors, electrical switchgear etc
* Full function testing of repaired machines ensuring production and signoff
In addition to this the role will eventually incorporate technical support tasks offering first line support to our customers and field engineers, via telephone or email.
There will also eventually be a requirement for the candidate to undertake onsite work for diagnostic or repair duties. This will be infrequent but a willingness to travel is key.
Where you’ll work
Carpigiani House
Coldnose Road
Rotherwas
Hereford
HR2 6JL
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
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Your training plan
Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX).
Level 3 comprises of:
* Duration approximately 40-45 months
* Years 1/2 is a combination of off the job training at HWGTA Training Centre as well as training on site with your employer
* This includes 26-42 weeks within the training Centre plus 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects and complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge
* Years 3/4 based full time in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Level 3 qualification
* You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment
* Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed
* There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (grade 4 or C above)
* I.T (grade 4 or C above)
* Science (grade 4 or C 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
* Technically minded
* Practical skills