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Apprentice Production Technician
Apply From: 01/02/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by HARLOW COLLEGE
Employer
VPI Holding Ltd
Vacancy Description
VPI Rye House are looking for an apprentice to train alongside our existing, experienced team. As an Apprentice Production Technician you will study a range of programmes, working towards a Level 3 Engineering Technician (pathway 13) Apprenticeship standard, covering a variety of skills and qualifications, while earning a wage and completing invaluable practical skills in industry. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be able to perform preventative maintenance and inspection work, identify and rectify faults in complex systems to ensure manufacturing continuity.
You will be working towards achieving the level of competence undertaking a range of duties which will include:
* Start-up & shutdown the plant process as per operating procedures
* Operating the plant and process within the set production and safety parameters
* Take samples as per the sampling schedule and procedure
* Complete daily logs and make notes of operational events and communicate to the Shift Team Leader and oncoming shift team
* Assist in the return to service of new plant and equipment
* Assisting in carrying out permit to work isolations, de-isolations
* Report any Health & Safety issues / incidents
* Report any Production issues
* Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on plant
* Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements particularly, but not limited to, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Environmental Protection Act
* Participate in the implementation of the Company Safety Rules as either Competent Person or Authorised Person (in accordance with development matrix), in order to ensure that Safety from the System is achieved
* Proactive and creative approach to fault diagnosis and problem solving
* Undertake procurement activities within the Company policies and process, including developing technical specifications for work to be carried out
* Ability to handle multiple work projects running together as the business need arises
* Ensure consistent high level of housekeeping and safety
What we can offer you:
* Competitive apprenticeship salary and bonus after your first year
* Exceptional training and development programme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* A Flexible programme that is employer led with bespoke training modules
* Exceptional reward and recognition events
* Additional Training and Development Plans – see details below
*New applicants who meet the entry requirements of the role will be contacted by the Apprentice Employment Agency team to discuss your application and the apprenticeship in further detail. Please ensure you provide up to date contact details and check your junk in case of redirected emails.
Failure to respond to communications will result in your application being withdrawn.
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Apprentice Production Technician
Employer Description
An apprenticeship with VPI is a great opportunity to put both theoretical and practical learning into practise. We are one of the largest energy producers in the UK with five operational Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) sites totalling a fleet capacity of 3,119 Megawatts. This is an apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Not only will you learn valuable skills as you start out on your career, but you will also be doing so in one of our CCGT sites that provides required power and stability to the national grid.
Vacancy Location
Rye House Power Station 1 Ratty's Ln, EN11 0RF
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000299235
Key Dates
Apply From
01/02/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-03-05 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-09-08 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
* Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered by Harlow College
* The role will occasionally involve some working at height, work within in confined spaces, and possible working with chemicals; Specific training will be provided for these aspects of the role
Learning Provider
HARLOW COLLEGE
Contact Details
Georgia Marlow
Vacancy Type:
Skills Required
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
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