Summary
A Lifting Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 3) is required. Duties include: assisting with repairs, inspections and testing of lifting equipment to the aerospace, civil engineering, nautical, educational and entertainment industries within the UK.
Wage
£13,312 a year
Wage TBC. Will be confirmed once appointed.
Training course
Lifting equipment technician (level 3)
Hours
Days and shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 February
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
Responsibilities and duties:
* To answer the telephone in a polite and professional manner (a mobile will be provided)
* Administration
* Keeping the workshop tidy
* Assisting in loading / offloading equipment
* Investigate faults and technical issues
* Working in a team
* Travelling and on occasions overnight stops (accommodation will be provided)
* Collections and deliveries
Skills and qualities:
* Time management
* Punctuality
* Able to work methodically, attention to detail.
Where you’ll work
Unit 6
Victoria Park Business Park
Midland Road
Bath
BA1 3AX
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
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Your training course
Lifting equipment technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Use knowledge, experience and judgement to undertake inspections/examinations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and guidelines and industry standards
* Estimate time required to complete a task
* Identify components that require repair, replacement or discard and diagnose faults
* Repair or replace component parts in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards
* Assemble, dismantle and reassemble new and used lifting equipment
* Complete routine maintenance on items of lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, guidelines and industry standards
* Manufacture/assemble steel wire rope sling in accordance with the applicable and current EN, BS, or ISO manufacturing standards (or other standard specified by the client) and techniques or specifications
* Measure and assess wear tolerances and deformation in line with manufacturer instructions/guidance and industry standard
* Read and interpret technical drawings, schematic parts diagrams, load charts and technical specifications
* Research information using hard copy and digital formats, e.g. referring to LOLER, manufacturers specifications, standards
* Log and record work activities and prepare reports, such as a Report of Thorough Examination, Examination Defect Report, timesheets
* Identify and use tools and measuring devices required for a task, for example verniers, load cells, tape measure, steel rule
* Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area
* Apply company quality control measures
* Apply knowledge of lifting equipment to appropriately guide customers in the selection of lifting equipment for the task
* Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and apply control measures as required (such as Health and Safety at Work Act, Working at Height, Risk Assessment and Method Statements)
* Apply safe manual handling techniques
* Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
* Identify and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
* Develop safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements, Specifying manpower required, Specifying qualifications, training and experience requirements, Identifying safe methods of access and transportation, Identifying correct PPE for the task, Specifying work location and environment, plant, machinery, tools and equipment, Identifying the applicable statutory and customer safety standards that must be complied with
* Identify toxic and hazardous substances and environments and apply control measures
* Dispose of equipment, components and substances in accordance with environmental regulations, industry standards and company policy
* Control and manage spills
* Perform different types of tests to verify lifting equipment, eg light load test, proof load, function test
* Use lifting equipment safely
* Install lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specification and industry working practices
* Mark lifting equipment in accordance with industrial standards
* Use knowledge, experience and judgement to undertake inspections/examinations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and guidelines and industry standards
* Estimate time required to complete a task
* Identify components that require repair, replacement or discard and diagnose faults
* Repair or replace component parts in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards
* Assemble, dismantle and reassemble new and used lifting equipment
* Complete routine maintenance on items of lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, guidelines and industry standards
* Manufacture/assemble steel wire rope sling in accordance with the applicable and current EN, BS, or ISO manufacturing standards (or other standard specified by the client) and techniques or specifications
* Measure and assess wear tolerances and deformation in line with manufacturer instructions/guidance and industry standard
* Read and interpret technical drawings, schematic parts diagrams, load charts and technical specifications
* Research information using hard copy and digital formats, e.g. referring to LOLER, manufacturers specifications, standards
* Log and record work activities and prepare reports, such as a Report of Thorough Examination, Examination Defect Report, timesheets
* Identify and use tools and measuring devices required for a task, for example verniers, load cells, tape measure, steel rule
* Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area
* Apply company quality control measures
* Apply knowledge of lifting equipment to appropriately guide customers in the selection of lifting equipment for the task
* Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and apply control measures as required (such as Health and Safety at Work Act, Working at Height, Risk Assessment and Method Statements)
* Apply safe manual handling techniques
* Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
* Identify and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
* Develop safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements, Specifying manpower required, Specifying qualifications, training and experience requirements, Identifying safe methods of access and transportation, Identifying correct PPE for the task, Specifying work location and environment, plant, machinery, tools and equipment, Identifying the applicable statutory and customer safety standards that must be complied with
* Identify toxic and hazardous substances and environments and apply control measures
* Dispose of equipment, components and substances in accordance with environmental regulations, industry standards and company policy
* Control and manage spills
* Perform different types of tests to verify lifting equipment, eg light load test, proof load, function test
* Use lifting equipment safely
* Install lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specification and industry working practices
* Mark lifting equipment in accordance with industrial standards
Your training plan
* Lifting Equipment Technician Level 3
* Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English & Maths (grade 4 / C)
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
* Drivers Licence (grade Full)
* Entry-level Engineering (grade Pass)
* Experience of working within engineering (grade Pass)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
* Excellent eye for detail
* Good communicator
* Ability to analyse
* Friendly can-do attitude
* Making good sound decisions
Other requirements
• 28 days holiday • Health Insurance • Government Pension Scheme • Plus, other Salary Extras • Uniform