Apprentice Plant Mechanic / Service Engineer / Plant Fitter

Summary

Based in York we are a long established Civil Engineering company. Large range of plant, machinery & vehicles. The role will be at our purpose built, modern workshop in Dunnington. Looking for someone to join our team. Opportunities for growth and training. 22 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. Committed to equal opportunities.

Annual wage: £13,993.20 a year
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Training course: Land-based service engineer (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm (may vary slightly).
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 October
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 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

Machine inspections
Fault diagnosis
Maintenance
Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Where you’ll work

Unit 6

Foxoak Park, Common Road, Dunnington

York

YO19 5RZ

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

ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE

Your training course

Land-based service engineer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Select and apply appropriate tools and equipment, demonstrate dexterity, resourcefulness, and a professional approach to service engineering practice.

Maintain and conduct basic repairs and maintenance activities on power units, and power trains, mechanical equipment, plant and machinery and their associated systems and components either under supervision or following procedures and service schedules prepared by the manufacturer or employer.

Thermally and chemically join metals and materials.

Access and interpret technical data relating to service and maintenance operations in accordance with the manufacturer’s documentation.

Communicate with customers and colleagues expressing technical information in clear concise terms whilst demonstrating customer care principles.

Work efficiently both under supervision, individually and as a team member.

Demonstrate a logical, safe and systematic approach to work practices.

Carry out operational tests on low technology plant, equipment and machinery.

Communicate using a range of methods. This will include delivering oral and written reports to colleagues and customers regarding the work carried out on equipment

Your training plan

Land-based service engineer level 2
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative

About this company

Based at York, we bring two generations of experience in all areas of civil engineering and building work. We are a leading contractor covering the North of England, providing either full project management or undertaking specific elements of the works that need to be carried out. We provide a complete range of services for our clients covering every aspect of external groundwork.

https://www.bjeffreyconstruction.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to Land-Based Service Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

B JEFFREY (CONSTRUCTION) LTD

Joanne Thornton

joanne@bjeffreyconstruction.co.uk

01904479722

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279149.

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Closes in 8 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)

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