Mechanical Engineer Apprentice

Summary

This vacancy is for a Mechanical Engineer Apprentice based in Heywood. Mechanical Technicians ensure that plant and equipment perform to the required standard to facilitate production targets regarding safety, quality, delivery and cost within high-value manufacturing environments.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
Duration: 3 years 6 months
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

We are looking to recruit an apprentice as soon as possible to join our team.

Working area preparation including workshop, facility and construction site-based to carry out maintenance activities on construction-based equipment
Identify, handle and store required resources, tools and equipment necessary to maintain construction-based equipment, reporting shortages/incomplete stock as appropriate
Configure, set, rig and prepare the plant or equipment safely and efficiently for the accessing, handling and removal of typical components, including the use of securing, jacking and lifting aids for supporting, securing and handling purposes
Disconnect, detach and/or remove a wide range of components and ancillary equipment Safely and efficiently from construction-based equipment, including using lifting, securing and handling aids
Dismantle worn, damaged or faulty parts, components and equipment
Overhaul, repair, renovate or repair worn, damaged or faulty parts, components and equipment
Replace and reinstate worn, damaged or faulty construction equipment parts
Assemble, connect, attach and refit a comprehensive range of new of repaired construction-based equipment components and ancillary equipment
Checks of static and operational performance on repaired construction-based equipment to ensure full safe functional activity prior to handover and re-commissioning to operation
Basic visual inspections on construction-based equipment both in a workshop, facility and site-based environments to identify potential issues and problems
Specified testing activities on construction-based equipment both in a workshop, facility and site-based environments that ensure correct and safe functional effectiveness
Produce one-off components against given information and specifications that requires fabrication and welding activities
Repair or modify existing components from construction-based equipment which requires heating, welding and brazing
Install and commission construction-based equipment on site-based environments for operational activities
Basic fault-finding and diagnostic activities on hydraulic, electric, mechanical and pneumatic systems to identify existing problems on construction-based equipment
Complete organisational reports to confirm and document the work activity that was undertaken and inform employer and clients of work progress and problems encountered
Source, extract, identify, interpret and apply technical information from workshop-type manuals, given verbal information, organisational and manufacturers' literature and documentation, both on and off-line
Working activities in compliance with legislation, regulations, best practices and organisational requirements in the construction, industrial, quarrying, hire, port, mining and other allied environments

Where you’ll work

Fir Street

Heywood

OL10 1NW

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

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

The training for this role will be delivered in Blackburn on block release so please do bear this in-mind when you apply.

More training information

Training to be provided:

L2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing (Foundation Competence)
L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competencies) Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
L3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

ICT (grade 4/C or above)
Science (grade 4/C or above)

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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Ability to use differing tools
interest in Engineering
Good timekeeping & attendance

Other requirements

Please do not contact Company direct. Please note; we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply ASAP if you wish to be considered for this role.

About this company

Since 1976, DISAB has been the leader in the development and manufacture of vacuum systems for industry. With innovative solutions, we help our customers with suction, transportation, digging and to recycle loose material with help of our vacuum loaders, vacuum units or customized industrial vacuum systems. You will find our base in Vallentuna and Eslv, but our products are all over the world. Private and stable ownership has given us opportunities to develop in the direction we want. With innovativeness and engineering knowledge, we have made sure to be at the forefront and can today offer the markets most comprehensive solutions in vacuum technology for various industries and industries all over the world. We often customize a solution based on your needs, because as we see it, unique challenges require their unique solutions. Dirty workplaces and facilities cost. Equipment breaks down and requires service more often. Downtime hinders production and delays deliveries. We use our experience, together with yours, to constantly develop and improve our vacuum systems. Therefore, we can offer the latest technology, always with service, maintenance and ongoing educations as an obvious part. For machines that facilitates everyday working sessions and improves the work environment and that lasts, year after year. Dust and dirt in the work environment implies risk for health problems, fire and explosions. Nothing is more important than safety in a workplace. Therefore, we at DISAB always offer guidance regarding safety issues that may occur in an industrial environment and recommend the best suited solutions for a safe and clean work environment.

https://www.disab.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Engineers work in high-tech, dynamic environments using state of the art equipment. They are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected. Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Grace Gardner

grace.gardner@t2000.co.uk

01254 54659

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284651.

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