Summary
Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering Apprenticeship to join the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Team at OFD in Gosport. You will not only gain valuable skills and knowledge around Engineering, but will also learn all aspects about working within a COMAH Bulk Liquid Operations Site.
Annual wage
Competitive
The OPA offer a competitive wage salary which is above the minimum apprenticeship wage structure.
Training course
Science industry maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Whilst a the Depot the working hours are: Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 15.30 and 07.30 to 15.00 on Friday. When at college they need to comply to the college working hours.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 30 June
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
* Routine inspection and maintenance and electrical repair of fuel storage plant and equipment
* Carry out planned maintenance activities and defect rectification
* Overhauling of electrical systems making use of appropriate machinery / hand tools
* Responsible for the filling out of job sheets, planned maintenance cards etc
* Carry out PPM and extra work requirements in adherence to set engineering standards.
* Understand a full range of electrical tasks
Where you’ll work
Gosport
Forton Road
Gosport
PO12 4TH
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
COGENT SSC LIMITED
Your training course
Science industry maintenance technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Work safely in a science industry environment, understanding personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Environment and Security and principles of risk management.
* Participate in continuous performance improvement.
* Safely use all necessary equipment, following the appropriate engineering techniques, procedures and methods of relevance to complete the maintenance activity.
* Prepare the work area for maintenance of plant, systems or components.
* Carry out planned routine and non- routine maintenance activities, effectively, efficiently and safely.
* Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of plant, systems and components.
* Conduct safe and effective exchange of plant and equipment to others and accept and confirm responsibility for the plant and equipment within the work area.
* Manufacture or assemble components within skill set.
* Develop and apply theoretical knowledge of engineering and its application to the required sector & job ro This should be acquired through a qualification set at level 3 (or above) that is approved by a licensed professional engineering institution.
Your training plan
* 3 / 4 year apprenticeship
* First two years will be in conjunction with Southampton City College on day release three or four days a week
* Years 3 and 4 are based at the Gosport OFD site under a mentorship scheme
More training information
* L3 Science industry maintenance technician Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English, Maths (grade C or above (9 - 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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience