Electrical, Control and Engineering Apprenticeship

Summary

Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering Apprenticeship to join the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Team at OFD in Gosport. You will not only gain valuable skills and knowledge around Engineering, but will also learn all aspects about working within a COMAH Bulk Liquid Operations Site.

Annual wage

Competitive

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The OPA offer a competitive wage salary which is above the minimum apprenticeship wage structure.

Training course

Science industry maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Whilst a the Depot the working hours are: Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 15.30 and 07.30 to 15.00 on Friday. When at college they need to comply to the college working hours.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 June

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

Routine inspection and maintenance and electrical repair of fuel storage plant and equipment
Carry out planned maintenance activities and defect rectification
Overhauling of electrical systems making use of appropriate machinery / hand tools
Responsible for the filling out of job sheets, planned maintenance cards etc
Carry out PPM and extra work requirements in adherence to set engineering standards.
Understand a full range of electrical tasks

Where you’ll work

Gosport

Forton Road

Gosport

PO12 4TH

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

COGENT SSC LIMITED

Your training course

Science industry maintenance technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Work safely in a science industry environment, understanding personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Environment and Security and principles of risk management.
Participate in continuous performance improvement.
Safely use all necessary equipment, following the appropriate engineering techniques, procedures and methods of relevance to complete the maintenance activity.
Prepare the work area for maintenance of plant, systems or components.
Carry out planned routine and non- routine maintenance activities, effectively, efficiently and safely.
Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of plant, systems and components.
Conduct safe and effective exchange of plant and equipment to others and accept and confirm responsibility for the plant and equipment within the work area.
Manufacture or assemble components within skill set.
Develop and apply theoretical knowledge of engineering and its application to the required sector & job ro This should be acquired through a qualification set at level 3 (or above) that is approved by a licensed professional engineering institution.

Your training plan

3 / 4 year apprenticeship
First two years will be in conjunction with Southampton City College on day release three or four days a week
Years 3 and 4 are based at the Gosport OFD site under a mentorship scheme

More training information

L3 Science industry maintenance technician Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade C or above (9 - 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
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

The OPA are a statutory public corporation, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence, with the responsibility for the operation, maintenance and management of six Naval Oil Fuel Depots and one underground facility on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence. The OPA is also currently supporting Air Command and UK Strat-Com with a number of Fuel Assets across the UK and overseas.

Company benefits

The OPA offers a number of career opportunities once the apprentice has been fully trained. Additional benefits include 30 holidays plus bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

The progression would be into an EC & I Technician, but the OPA also offer progression routes into various Engineering and Project Engineer roles

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