Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Summary

We are looking for individuals who are driven, reliable, flexible across shift patterns and committed to perform a designated role within the production department ensuring they contribute to the efficient, effective, and safe running of their area/line to fulfil the needs of the business.

Annual wage: £17,238 a year
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Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30hrs, Friday 08:00 to 15:30hrs
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 February
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

The day in the life of an Apprentice maintenance engineer will include a range of task which may include services, repair and replacement of our machinery, testing and calibration of equipment, stock management and adhering to health and safety policies.

Electrical service, repair, replacement of: Motors, sensors, valves, control gear, VSDs, servos, instrumentation, power distribution systems, safety systems etc.
Mechanical service, repair, replacement of motors, gearboxes, couplings, seals, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.
Takes care of the electrical and mechanical settings, documenting them where possible
Performs certain measurements, adjustments, tests, and calibrations
Identification and selection of suitable parts and spares for the task. Evaluates the possibility or the necessity of repairing or replacing components
Works with the Procurement manager to obtain and maintain stock levels and stores accuracy
Make suggestions and propositions to improve the installations and to increase plant availability, quality, and safety
Gives technical support to operators
Supports the projects department in the implementation of new equipment, plant, or services
Maintain control measurement equipment and weighing equipment
Respects company policy concerning health and safety during activities
Organising and undertaking routine checks of equipment, as well as carry out quality inspections. Devising effective maintenance methods and strategy
Identifying and investigating faults
Repairing equipment
Upgrading and modifying systems, monitoring the performance of equipment and systems
Fitting and calibrating new parts and equipment
Monitoring maintenance costs, managing stock supplies

Where you’ll work

ENTERPRISE ROAD

MILLENNIUM BUSINESS PARK

MANSFIELD

NG19 7JX

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

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our engineering campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

You will experience a blended learning model.

You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

More training information

Engineering Technician Level 3 (A level).

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Future Products is a truly British Company based in the Mansfield area, creating employment for individuals from the surrounding areas and is still independently owned. We are proud to be one of the largest and longest established manufacturers to the trade of PVC-U Windows, Doors, Tilt & Turns, Patio Doors, Porches, and Conservatories in the UK. We also, manufacture Quality Double Glazed Sealed Units, Door Panels and toughen our own glass. Future Products manufactures Composite Doors using the latest CNC equipment and using the latest Glass Designs, all of which are made in house. We constantly strive to maintain and improve upon the quality and performance of our products and still offer value for money. All products are manufactured from Future’s own factory which is close to Junction 29 off the M1 using the latest production technology.

https://futureproductsltd.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Onsite car park • Company pension • 20 days holiday + statutory holidays

After this apprenticeship

For the right candidate there may be the opportunity to progress on to full time employment and further training at a higher level to continuously support you in your career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Violet

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900798

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295223.

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Closes in 23 days (Monday 10 February at 11:59pm)

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