The OPA is a statutory public corporation, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence, responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of six Naval Oil Fuel Depots and one underground facility on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence. The OPA also supports Air Command and UK Strat-Com with a number of Fuel Assets across the UK and overseas.
Progression Opportunities
* The progression would be into an EC & I Technician, but the OPA also offers progression routes into various Engineering and Project Engineer roles.
Key Responsibilities
* Routine inspection, maintenance, and electrical repair of fuel storage plant and equipment.
* Carry out planned maintenance activities and defect rectification.
* Overhaul electrical systems using appropriate machinery and hand tools.
* Responsible for completing job sheets, planned maintenance cards, etc.
* Carry out PPM and extra work requirements in adherence to set engineering standards.
* Understand a full range of electrical tasks.
Apprenticeship Details
* 3 / 4 year apprenticeship.
* First two years in conjunction with Southampton City College on day release three or four days a week.
* Years 3 and 4 based at the Gosport OFD site under a mentorship scheme.
Working Hours
Whilst at the Depot, the working hours are Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 15:30 and 07:30 to 15:00 on Friday. When at college, adherence to the college working hours is required.
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