Summary
We are looking for an Apprentice to learn general engineering skills in order to become a qualified Maintenance Engineer. This person must have attention to detail, will be an enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about starting a career in Engineering.
Annual wage
£15,600 a year
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
The shifts rotate on a weekly basis: Mornings: Monday - Thursday, 05:30 - 13:50 and Friday, 05:40 - 11:30 Afternoons: Monday - Thursday, 13:40 - 21:50 and Friday, 11:20 - 17:10 Fixed nightshift: Monday - Thursday, 21:40 - 05:50 and Friday, 17:00 - 22:50
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Thursday 13 February
Duration
3 years
Positions available
3
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
Main Role Duties / Scope:
* Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure machines are in safe working condition for production
* Contribute to preventative maintenance development and maintenance schedules
* Respond to breakdowns in a timely manner and identify route cause(s) of the breakdown and implement the corrective solution where possible. If this is not possible, the matter needs to be escalated as a priority.
* All machines must be left in a safe condition and if the maintenance work is not completed, the machine and immediate area must be cordoned off accordingly and left in a safe manner
* Safe systems of work must be always used to prevent injury and damage to plant, machinery and equipment
* Responsible for maintaining the shift log and to pass unfinished work over the next shift following the correct shift handover process
* Respond effectively to any environmental incidents and be part of emergency response team to the plant, machinery and equipment safe
* Maintain the relevant maintenance stores inventory Ensure 5S standards are maintained including keeping own work area tidy and free from clutter
* Log work completed on the maintenance system cards
* Completed preventative maintenance results sheets and action any remedial work required
Where you’ll work
Thorns Road
Brierley Hill
DY5 2LA
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
P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Training Units will cover:
* Assembling and testing fluid power systems
* Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
* Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
* Preparing and using milling machines
* Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
* Conducting business improvement activities
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
* Engineering (grade Pass)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 5)
* Maths (grade 5)
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
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Attention to detail
* Communication skills
* Initiative
* IT skills
* Logical
* Non judgemental
* Organisation skills
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
Other requirements
Please consider how you will travel to work each day