Apprentice Plant Engineer

CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITED

Northamptonshire, NN18 8AA

Closes in 5 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 September 2024

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Summary

Clee Hill Plant has a long history of supporting our Apprentices through their training programmes and this enables them to obtain a nationally recognised qualification as a Plant Engineer. We are offering 2-year Advanced Apprenticeships in Plant Mechanics with training taking place 'on the job' and through block release.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Land-based service engineer (level 2)
Hours
Basic hours are: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

Duration

2 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

What will your role involve?

  • Service and maintenance tasks (commensurate with level of experience and training) under the direct supervision of an experienced mentor
  • Attendance at college on a block release basis
  • Completion of work-based training programme in accordance with college and company requirements

You will be provided with help through:

  • A dedicated mentor to help you throughout your career as an Apprentice
  • Regular progress reviews and feedback sessions

Where you’ll work

Geddington Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN18 8AA

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

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

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

    At the end of the 2 year Apprenticeship the Apprentice will obtain their Land Based Service Engineer Level 2 with an opportunity to progress onto the Land Based Service Technician Level 3.

    The training at the college will be on block release (A week at a time) at Askham Bryan College in Stafford.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English Language (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Computer Science (grade 4)
    • Design and Technology (grade 4)
    • Engineering (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
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    About this company

    Clee Hill Plant Limited is a leading construction plant hire company and the largest compaction and surface dressing hire company in the UK

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

    After this apprenticeship

    Once qualified the Apprentice can progress into a Mobile Plant Engineer position.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITED

    Gavin Kirk

    gavin.kirk@cleehill.co.uk

    01246200089

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279502.

    Apply now

    Closes in 5 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)

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