Summary
An exciting opportunity to join the support team for Highways Maintenance in London.
Wage
£18,800 a year
•Opportunity to salary progression bi-annual •Benefits portal – everyday discounts. •Pension scheme with employer contribution. 2 years fixed term contract
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday Between 9am- 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
2 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
* Assist in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of highways maintenance equipment and machinery
* Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is in optimal working condition
* Support senior engineers in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues
* Learn and apply safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment
* Participate in training programs to develop technical skills and knowledge related to highways maintenance
* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report any issues to supervisors
* Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks
Where you’ll work
Sandy Depot
Beamish Close
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1SD
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
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
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
* Engineer Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship
* Location of training: Day Release at Milton Keynes College
More training information
2 years fixed term contract
Opportunity for progression and permanent contract at the end of the apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 5 and above)
* Maths (grade 4 and 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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
Other requirements
•Excellent English skills, both written and oral. •High level of MS Office and IT competence. •Level 2 in Maths and English •Workplace experience desirable but not essential