Summary
We are recruiting an operative to join our Field Services team in the Midlands. This job is ideal if you want to develop your skills in IT, Electrical Engineering and Digital Technology. This role will be focused on learning how Traffic Systems are installed and connected.
Wage
£16,000 a year
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
For the first two years, if not at College, shifts will generally be between 8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday. After this, shifts may be a mixture of days / nights and weekends. This will be discussed at the interview.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 26 August
Duration
4 years
Positions available
2
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
* Installation of traffic signal assets (including the installation and wiring of controllers), ancillary equipment and / or highway systems unsupervised or as part of a team
* Complete electrical tests and pre-commissioning activities
* Liaising with customers and other contractors that may be on site
* Periodic inspections with electrical testing
* Routine maintenance of highway infrastructure
Where you’ll work
Systems House
Meridian South
Leicester
LE19 1WY
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
LEICESTER 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
Here is how the programme works:
Year 1: The likelihood is that you will spend a substantial amount of time at College studying towards your Foundation and knowledge qualifications on a block release and we will begin integrating you into the Yunex community through work placements.
Year 2: You will probably attend college on a day-release basis at this point. You’ll spend the rest of your time as part of a field service centre team. This will involve installing, maintaining and fault-finding on highway electrical equipment. You will also begin your workplace-based competence qualification.
Year 3: In year three you will continue to develop your technical, occupational, and professional competence and build your business network.
Year 4: In year 4 you will complete the end point assessment requirements and transition into a permanent role within the business.
On successfully passing your EPA, you will achieve the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship.
To assist with your learning, you will also be allocated a mentor.
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
* IET for Eng Tech
More training information
Whilst completing the training programme, you will have the opportunity to be cross trained in other areas, such as fault administration, workshop, stores and on other Yunex equipment. This will lead to you being a more knowledgeable engineer with a deeper understanding of how your work interacts with others and fits into the bigger Yunex picture.
Alongside on-the-job training, you will also work towards an NVQ which consists of two levels, which will enable you to be utilised across the whole spectrum of skill sets and disciplines.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Math (grade 4)
* 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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
* Good with Heights
* Enjoys working outside
Other requirements
This Apprenticeship will involve working outside and working at height. In this field service role, you will be expected to drive a company vehicle therefore you will need to have gained a driving licence within the first two years of the apprenticeship. All Uniform, PPE and Tools will be provided.