Summary
Normec based in Consett are a leading organisation in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, Compliance industry. Our areas of expertise range from water, air and soil quality to management systems. Your role as a Laboratory Engineering Apprentice will include maintaining the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment.
Wage
£23,480.37 a year
In line with national living wage.
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Days and shifts to be confirmed for a total of 37.5 hours a week (30 minute unpaid lunch break and 2x15 minutes paid breaks)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 February
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
Full training will be given, daily duties include;
* Equipment and facilities repairs such as diagnosis repair or replacement of defective assets and preventative maintenance service.
* Carrying out preventative maintenance services and arranging external preventative maintenance services and reviewing preventative maintenance service contracts.
* Liaising with service providers, to provide trouble shooting, data collection and Staff/Contractor safety.
* Installation, relocation, commissioning and decommissioning of equipment and facilities.
* Facilities inspection, maintenance walk rounds and housekeeping inspections.
* Gas systems Inspection testing installation commissioning and decommissioning.
* Provide support/technical advice to all levels within the business and to external clients as required.
* Tier 1 contact between staff onsite and engineers.
* Exposure to testing in the lab/chemicals in the lab.
* Cover for repairs in Irish lab IT Cover.
Where you’ll work
Unit 2 Park Road Industrial Estate
South Consett
Consett
County Durham
DH8 5PY
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
DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* 1 day release to college
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
Candidates to be a keen learner and have a passion for engineering.