Apprentice Engineer
R.M.CURTIS & CO.,LIMITED
Halstead, CO9 2SU
Closes in 11 days (Friday 27 September)
Posted on 30 July 2024
Contents
Summary
Seeking an Apprentice Engineer to join our established company. Working alongside experienced and qualified staff, you will learn aspects of Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance (Multi-skilled). Working under supervision you will work towards being responsible for the maintenance and performance of the site equipment.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 a year
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00 with a half hour unpaid lunch each day. Initially this will be the earlier single shift but may evolve in to the later also.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 30 September
- Duration
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3 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
Role responsibilities will include:
- Completing changeovers to a production plan
- Plan and prepare for maintenance and repairs of engineered systems in the food industry
- Carrying out checks and maintenance as outlined within the PPM (Planned, Preventative Maintenance) scheme
- Involvement in multi-skilling (cross discipline) duties as appropriate
- Involvement in minor building and equipment repairs
- Understand and apply food safety principles to your role
- Carry out reasonable instructions from Lead Engineers or Senior Managers
- Ensure that all Health and Safety standards are maintained and that you always show due diligence
- Apply ‘best practice’ techniques
- Comply with all company policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, training & development, quality, disciplinary & grievance, and sickness & absence etc
- To carry out any other reasonable requests to meet the needs of the business - training to be provided
- The company and training provider will support you through your time of learning, offering support and guidance along the way
Where you’ll work
10-12 Second Avenue
Bluebridge Industrial Estate
Halstead
CO9 2SU
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
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard (Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Pathway)
- Qualifications include Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence), and Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- The Apprentice will be working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Pathway.
- College attendance will be at Colchester Institute Campus and online
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths, English and Science (grade 4)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Practical minded
- Good listening skills
- Technical awareness
- Hands on approach
- Relish challenges
- Prioritisation skills
- Positive attitude
- Keen to learn
- Keen to engage
- Relevant interests/hobbies
- Good interpersonal skills
- Tenacious
About this company
We are one of the UK's leading suppliers of dried ingredients including Edible Nuts, Dried Fruit, Pulses, Seeds and Rice. For over 170 years customers in the Retail, Food Service, Catering and Wholesale, Bakery, Confectionery, Snack and Manufacturing sectors have benefited from our commitment to quality, service and value.
After this apprenticeship
The apprenticeship could lead to a permanent Engineer role for the right candidate, and then on to Lead Engineer and Engineering Manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Colchester Institute - Apprenticeships Team
ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
01206712043
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000267691.
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Closes in 11 days (Friday 27 September)
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