Summary
Mechanical Technicians maintain the mechanical operational plant and equipment associated with gas production. They work on a wide range of equipment such as turbo machinery, pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers and vessels. They carry out routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs to ensure safe operation of plant equipment.
Wage
£22,750 a year
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
For example, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends. This is once the apprentices come to you on site. Site based time (years 2 & 3) will be: Monday – Friday, shifts TBC.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
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
* Maintain mechanical operational plant and equipment
* Work on turbo machinery, pumps, valves and compressors
* Fault finding
Where you’ll work
Barrow Onsite Terminal
Rampside Road
Barrow-In-Furness
LA13 0QU
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
HCF CATCH LIMITED
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
The apprenticeship follows a 3 year programme, with the first year spent off the job at CATCH in Stallingborough. This would be Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm.
The remainder of the apprenticeship is then completed onsite with the employer.
Apprentices will achieve a Level 3 technical certificate and a Level 3 NVQ qualification as part of their apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language and/or Literature (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Science (grade 4)
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
* Organisation skills
* Team working