Apprentice Engineer
Duffields South West Ltd
Somerset, BA21 5HR
Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 September 2024
Contents
Summary
To assist the Maintenance Team in maintaining mill processing equipment to both company and recognised industry standards. Ensuring that breakdowns are kept to a minimum, whilst completing on-the-job training.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday 8am-5pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 7 October
- Duration
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3 Years 7 Months
- Positions available
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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
- Operate within Health & Safety Requirements and all relevant company procedures
- Assist with and record plant servicing as specified by company schedules and update maintenance software accordingly
- Complete the daily magnet cleaning and complete the logbook
- Undertake daily greasing of hanger bearings in conjunction with the schedule
- Complete and record daily water and boiler checks, reporting and problems to the Operations Manager
- Liaise with the Operations Manager, Warehouse and Press Operators regarding maintenance and repair requirements – communication required with various members of the team in various formats depending on company requirements
- Maintain all company tools and maintenance equipment in clean working order and ensuring return in a secured manner in the appropriate store after use
- Shadow maintenance team members during call-out duties as part of ongoing training
- Assist with breakdowns, repairs or general projects as required
- Identify own maintenance training needs through observation and discussion and inform Operations Manager of requirements
- Maintain records including PEMAC in conjunction with the maintenance team
- Perform any other tasks as may be delegated from time to time by managers within the company
Where you’ll work
Babylon View
Pen Mill Trading Estate
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 5HR
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
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Engineering Technician Level 3 – Mechatronics Maintenance Pathway standard. On completion, the apprentice will receive a Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence), Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician, Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About this company
Duffields are manufacturers of animal feeds from four strategically placed mills which are UFAS approved. The business is owned and controlled by the Duffield family from our Head Office at Saxlingham near Norwich in Norfolk. The business is focused on producing feeds for the pig, poultry, cattle, sheep, game and specialist feed sectors sold directly and through the merchant trade. Our aim is to be the most efficient producer of feeds from manufacture to distribution, sales and management enabling us to provide a highly competitive offer to our customers. Our uncomplicated management structure allow us to make quick decisions-vital to help our customers in today’s fast moving industry and markets.
After this apprenticeship
Possible progression within the company to Maintenance Engineer- please note no guarantee of employment with Duffields after successful completion.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Vicki Davey
Studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk
01935845561
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274758.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)
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