Apprentice Workshop Technician

Summary

The function of the Workshop Technician is to assist the Supervisor – Workshop with completion of all repair, service and calibration of company owned and customer equipment repairs/refurbishment. A fantastic job starting in January 2025.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday (8am - 5pm). Friday (8am - 1pm).
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 19 February
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

The apprentices would under take the relevant training to be able to do the following tasks on completion of their apprenticeship:

Service, repair, test and calibration of all equipment
Painting, use of abrasive equipment and machines
Handling and assembling of new equipment
Fault finding and determining proper solutions
Provide service and customer support where needed
Interpret engineering drawings
Identify quality issues
Factory maintenance, ensuring the factory area is always kept tidy and safe
Suggest improvements which could be made to improve efficiency
Report any health and safety risks or raise queries of same
Reporting safety observations, both negative and positive, via the HSSE Portal
Ensure all HSSEQ rules and regulations are communicated and enforced throughout the Organization
Proactively participate to safety awareness and improvement
Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times, both internally and externally
Follow the published processes and comply with all company policies and procedures
Be an ambassador for the businesses in particular ensure that health & safety comes first at all times
Ensure all HSSEQ rules and regulations are communicated and enforced throughout the Organization
Proactively participate to safety awareness and improvement
Represent the company in a professional manner at all times, both internally and externally
Follow the published processes and comply with all company policies and procedures
Be an ambassador for the businesses in particular ensure that health & safety comes first at all times

Where you’ll work

Colbourne Avenue, Nelson Park

Cramlington

NE23 1WD

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

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

Candidates will work towards a Level 3 standard in Engineering Fitter.

End-point assessment will take place at the end of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Enerpac produces and globally distributes high-pressure hydraulic products and industrial tools, such as controlled bolting tools, portable machine equipment and working tools. Here at Enerpac, we’re on a journey. We’re building a culture that celebrates the diverse makeup of our business. A culture where inclusiveness is more than just an initiative. Somewhere we all feel accepted, valued, and equal. Your unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds hold the key to unlocking solutions that drive our business forward. Enabling us to continue to develop innovative new products that work under the most challenging conditions anywhere in the world. To unleash the power of diversity within our business we will continuously seek out new ways to empower teams to reach their full potential. Removing barriers to inclusion and championing a better workplace for us all

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

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290818.

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Closes on Saturday 1 February

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Company’s application instructions

Applications will be directed to the TDR website where you shall complete a short sign-up form. It is very important that you indicate Enerpac in the form. Failure to do this may delay your application.

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