Summary
Our apprenticeship can take you all the way to an industry recognised level three qualification in Land based engineering, with no course fees for you to pay and a job as a Skilled technician on completion. At Chandlers you get the best of both worlds, hands on in our workshop gaining practical skills.
Wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Regular pattern of days Monday to Friday (some additional hours as the seasons dictate) Approx. Start and Finish times 8.00am to 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Sunday 1 June
Duration
4 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
Duties will include:
* Preparation, installation and handover of complex technologically advanced machinery
* Diagnosis and repair of complex faults in machinery
* Conducting complex repairs of machinery
* Compilation of repair proposals, estimates and quotation
Where you’ll work
3 Hopton Park Industrial Estate
London Road
Devizes
SN10 2EY
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
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Interpret technical data, documentation and operational conditions, and apply in line with the technician’s role.
* Interpret and respect safety procedure requirements, undertake risk assessment and mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the general public, property and livestock.
* To communicate with and gather information from colleagues and customers employing a range of techniques as appropriate to the audience. This includes explaining technical matters in straight forward terms and asking questions to gather the information required to perform an efficient diagnosis.
* Demonstrate professional customer care practices as an individual and team member. This includes; presentation of oneself, the work area, the company’s vehicle and equipment. treating customers and colleagues with respect and courtesy, supporting work colleagues, the company and its products and services
* Install and handover machinery, plant and equipment, explaining its safe operation, maintenance and warranty requirements, verification of optimum performance and the completion of handover documentation
* Conduct advanced maintenance, and the repair of technologically advanced machinery and equipment which typically may include; power units, power trains, plant, machinery, equipment and their components
* Carry out diagnostics, repairs and re-instatement of complex products and verify conformity to manufacturer’s specification.
* Compile technical reports, repair proposals, quotations and incident reports
* Maintain and repair complex hydraulic systems and their components as appropriate to the sector.
* Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems
* Minimise machinery, plant and equipment downtime by carrying out diagnostic and preventative maintenance efficiently and effectively.
Your training plan
Varied, testing and extremely rewarding. A job for life.
Duties will include:
* Preparation, installation and handover of complex technologically advanced machinery
* Diagnosis and repair of complex faults in machinery
* Conducting complex repairs of machinery
* Compilation of repair proposals, estimates and quotations
Practical and Theory completed both at College and the Majority in the workplace.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths & English (grade C/4 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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Good time management
* Enthusiastic
* Punctual & Reliable
* Helpful & Friendly
* Professional smart appearance
* Hardworking
* Proactive
* Methodically approach problems
* Self motivated
* Commitment
* Willing to learn
* Respectful
* Professionalism
* Practical skills
Other requirements
Weekend work is required. The vacancy is based in a rural area and public transport links are minimal. You will need to ensure that you can access the employer and training provider in line with the hours of work. If you are short listed for this vacancy you may need to attend more than one interview. The role will involve working indoors and outdoors/in all weathers/standing for long periods/heat/cold/heights/driving/using heavy equipment/lifting etc.