Summary
On our five-year apprenticeship programme, you will learn the skills to not only become a successful Engineering Technician, but also progress and qualify as a Multi-Skilled Engineer, with a fantastic range of future career options. Following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role.
Wage
£18,500 a year
Age related annual starting salary of between £16,500 to £18,000 (increases annually), with a bonus at the end of each apprenticeship year completed, and on graduation
Training course
Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
40 Hours per week, in agreement with the manager but Monday - Friday between the hours of 7.00am - 5.00pm e.g., 8.00am - 4.30pm. Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
5 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
Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll work within our network of service centres and on our customer sites, where you will learn to:
* Service and repair a diverse fleet of Plant and Tools equipment, as well as a wide range of specialist-powered access machinery to meet company and manufacturer standards
* Inspect and function test a wide range of Plant, Tools and Powered Access machines to ensure they meet the correct operational and safety guidelines in-line with manufacturer specifications
* Diagnose and rectify complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults, using the most up-to-date diagnostic workshop equipment
* Order replacement parts and learn to fit them correctly, with on-the-job mentoring, in line with manufacturer specifications
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive electronic service and maintenance records, with involvement in daily capacity planning to maintain fleet availability
* Develop in-depth product knowledge across a vast range of machinery
* Build excellent working relationships with service centre colleagues, and with customers, to understand their business needs and requirements
* Be involved in service centre daily team talks (Huddles)
* Be involved in all workshop processes, procedures and safe systems of work (SSOW), risk assessments, method statements (RAMS)
* Have interface with a wide range of support functions including SHEQ Managers & Auditors, to better understand requirements for continual improvement within the service centre
* Become an ambassador for our “Customer First” culture, resolving any issues quickly and keeping your colleagues and customers informed, so they feel truly valued
* Manage multiple tasks and deadlines as part of a varied workday in a fast-paced operational environment
Where you’ll work
Unit 1
Twizel Close, Stonebridge
Milton Keynes
MK13 0DX
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
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards relevant to lift truck or powered access machines.
* Obtain and interpret lift truck and powered access machine technical data and repair instructions.
* Use tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment when carrying out maintenance and repairs.
* Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift truck and powered access machines.
* Perform inspections on lift truck and powered access machines in compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) regulations.
* Remove and replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
* Apply diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to diagnose faults on lift truck or powered access machine systems.
* Carry out functional testing and quality checks on repaired lift truck or powered access machine components and systems.
* Carry out repairs and make required adjustments.
* Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, work sheets, checklists.
* Check and maintain stock.
* Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Prepare and maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area.
* Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, in compliance with quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards and guidance.
* Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
* Store and maintain tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment for maintenance and repairs.
* Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards relevant to lift truck or powered access machines.
* Obtain and interpret lift truck and powered access machine technical data and repair instructions.
* Use tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment when carrying out maintenance and repairs.
* Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift truck and powered access machines.
* Perform inspections on lift truck and powered access machines in compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) regulations.
* Remove and replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
* Apply diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to diagnose faults on lift truck or powered access machine systems.
* Carry out functional testing and quality checks on repaired lift truck or powered access machine components and systems.
* Carry out repairs and make required adjustments.
* Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, work sheets, checklists.
* Check and maintain stock.
* Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Prepare and maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area.
* Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, in compliance with quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards and guidance.
* Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
* Store and maintain tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment for maintenance and repairs.
Your training plan
You will initially complete a level 3 Construction and Powered Access Machinery Technician Apprenticeship Standard, followed by a level 4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard with full HNC accreditation. This programme will be delivered using a combination of:
* Workplace experience to gain practical skills
* Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
* Industry-recognised training leading to an apprenticeship qualification. You will attend residential placements at a training centre and may be required to travel outside of your normal working hours
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths and English (grade 4/C or 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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Enthusiasm
* Motivation to learn new skills
Other requirements
You will be required to travel independently and attend residential training weeks at college. Travel and accommodation arrangements will be provided by the company. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.