Maintenance & Operations Apprentice Technician - Electrical Technical Absorbents

Location

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

Technical Absorbents are looking for an apprentice to train alongside our existing experienced team of engineers on all aspects of operational, maintenance engineering (Electrical) duties. As an apprentice you will study a range of programmes working towards a level 3 maintenance and operations engineering technician apprenticeship standard, covering a variety of skills and qualifications whilst earning a wage and completing invaluable practical skills in industry;

Main duties and responsibilities include;

• Support maintenance activity within a skilled team
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance
• Fault diagnosis on plant and equipment
• Work in accordance with site procedures and drawings
• Adhere to site safe system of work
• Assist work planning using computerised maintenance management system
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on site.

Initially based at the CATCH training facility in Stallingborough, this state-of-the-art centre gives apprentices hands on experience of full-scale process equipment and working practices in an authentic process environment, including engineering workshops and classrooms. Following block training at the CATCH you will be based on site at our Technical Absorbents Grimsby facility.

You will be required to work days when on site, and on a full-time, permanent contract if employed by the Company on completion of your apprenticeship.

There will be some working at height and in confined spaces, with PPE required when working on site.

Once you have applied for this vacancy AEA will contact you to organise an interview if your application meets the required criteria.  We will contact you using the details you provide us with in your application and would ask if you would regularly check and reply ASAP so that you do not miss this opportunity.

The training you will be getting

You will undertake initial training at the CATCH, followed by on site training. You will receive specific on the job training by an experienced mentor/supervisor/line manager and external training as necessary.

You will also be supported by a dedicated assessor who will guide and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.

You will undertake the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Standard Apprenticeship and you will be required to undertake an end-point assessment.

Successful achievement of the end-point assessment will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship.

Core Knowledge:

A Technician will understand:

• First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate plant and equipment
• Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements
• Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment
• The relevant engineering theories and principles relative to their occupation

Core Skills:

A Technician will apply their knowledge of plant and systems to safely perform maintenance and operational activities with minimum supervision. This will require them to:

• Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations
• Locate, and rectify faults on plant and equipment
• Communicate with and provide information to stakeholders in line with personal role and responsibilities
• Read, understand, and interpret information and work in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation
• Prepare work areas to undertake work related activities and reinstate those areas after the completion of the work-related activities
• Inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements
• Assess and test the performance and condition of plant and equipment
• Ensure engineering process has been completed to specification.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

At the end of the programme, you will have the skills to become a Maintenance Technician, with real prospect of a permanent role with the company dependant on performance.

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Salary

£17.25k per annum