Apprentice Mechanical Technician

VIVERGO FUELS LIMITED

Hull,, HU12 8DS

Closes in 17 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 February 2025


Summary

Responsible for providing a mechanical maintenance service within the maintenance team. As part of the maintenance team, the role holder will be required to diagnose faults, suggest and assist with the upgrading of equipment and deliver the plant’s proactive maintenance strategy.

Wage
£22,370 a year

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Working with us offers a great benefits package that encompasses options such as: • Matching pension scheme up to 10% • Life Assurance • Income Protection • Cycle to work scheme • 25 days annual leave • Private medical options

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday, 07:30-15:30

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

  • Condition monitoring of all aspects of the VFL plant, using condition-based monitoring techniques such as:

    • Vibration analysis

    • NDT

    • Infrared

    • Thermography

    • Ultrasound

    • Oil analysis

  • Maintenance and setting up for optimum performance (e.g. laser alignment) for equipment such as:
    • Pumps
    • Valves
    • Conveyors
    • Elevators
    • Gearboxes
    • Fans
    • Compressors
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on the VFL plant.

Where you’ll work

Vivergo Fuels

Saltend Chemicals Park,

Hull,

HU12 8DS

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

HCF CATCH LIMITED

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

The apprenticeship follows a 3 year programme, with the first year spent off the job at CATCH in Stallingborough. This would be Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm.

The remainder of the apprenticeship is then completed onsite with the employer.

Apprentices will achieve a Level 3 technical certificate and a Level 3 NVQ qualification as part of their apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language and/or Literature (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Science (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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Patience

About this company

BASED IN THE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, NEAR TO HULL. VIVERGO IS A TOP TIER COMAH PLANT WHICH PRODUCES TWO HIGH VALUE COMMODITIES, WHICH HISTORICALLY WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPORTED INTO THE UK. AT FULL PRODUCTION, WE ARE ONE OF EUROPE’S BIGGEST BIOETHANOL PRODUCERS AND THE UK’S LARGEST SINGLE SOURCE SUPPLIER OF ANIMAL FEED.

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

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

You will have developed a variety of interchangeable skills and have an in depth understanding of manufacturing and processes.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HCF CATCH LIMITED

Ellie Ryal

ellie.ryal@catchuk.org

01469 552835

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299327.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

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