Apprentice Multi Skilled Maintenance Electrician

Summary

As part of our 19 strong Maintenance Team you will be working in all areas of the company, carrying out servicing and repairs to machines and equipment ranging from sophisticated CNC through to re wiring of office accommodation and building panels for specific tasks.

Wage

Competitive

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Salary – above statutory level.

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8:00am – 16:30

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 9 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Job purpose:

To learn how to undertake electrical repairs, including fault finding / diagnostics, to plant, equipment and services at Moores. Assist with the modification of existing and installation of new plant and equipment.

Duties and responsibilities:

To work under guidance and supervision of qualified and experienced trades persons.
To complete the required academic and practical training requirements of the apprenticeship to achieve a level 3 qualification.
To take responsibility for their own progression and ensure their mentor is fully aware of academic and practical milestones that need to be achieved.
To gain hands on experience of maintaining equipment and services, ensuring electrical safety and the correct functioning of equipment.
Gain limited mechanical maintenance experience of equipment and services e.g. cylinder changes, chain/ sprocket replacement, belt replacement and bearing replacement.
Enthusiasm to react to operational requirements for all departments and gain key skills and knowledge throughout the company.
To ensure all work is carried out within Moores health, safety and environmental procedures and policies.
To work on new installations, some designed and built in-house, gaining electrical expertise and knowledge of project type work.
Fault finding / diagnostics on pieces of equipment.
To gain experience of undertaking modifications to machinery, whilst ensuring electrical safety guidelines are adhered to.
Manufacturing of new / replacement parts using fabrication, milling operations and lathe turning.
Problem solving using manufacturers maintenance / operating manuals.
Communicate with team members / internal colleagues as and when required.

Overall:

Organise own work and learning to meet differing needs.
Responsible for handling products and tools carefully.
Ensuring work area is clean, tidy and safe.
Must adhere to safety operations procedures.
Must adhere to safety standards.
Must meet quality standards.

Previous Experience & Key Skills:

Key Skills:

Five GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) including science and English with maths at Grade 5.
Ability to self-motivate and use own initiative.
Ability to use IT resource to keep records of progress and development.
Flexibility of working pattens and hours to support the company in its requirements.
Ability to work at height and in enclosed or restricted areas.
Ability to follow instruction, guidance, policy and procedure.
Ability to communicate and interact company wide.

Where you’ll work

Thorp Arch Estate
Wetherby
LS23 7DD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

YORK COLLEGE

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

You will attend York College on day release.

A flexible model of delivery will be undertaken based on the employer’s needs.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

2 other subjects (grade 4/C)
English (grade 4/C)
maths (grade 5 (higher))
science or technical subject (grade 4/C)

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness
Professional
Proactive
Innovative

Other requirements

Will be required to climb fixed ladders frequently. Regular lifting is a requirement for this role however handling equipment and training is provided. The work can involve both internal and external work, including working at height on our silos and extraction or inside enclosed areas. The site is rural so you will need to ensure you have transport to and from the workplace (not accessible by public transport). As training progresses there will be opportunity for working overtime on weekends. After you submit your application, please look out for an email from apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk. You must reply, otherwise your application will not be considered.

About this company

Moores has been trading for over 70 years and is a major manufacturer of kitchen furniture supplying national builders, housing associations and the retail market. Moores currently employ over 480 employees at their Wetherby based manufacturing site where we machine the components, assemble the units and deliver direct to our customers.

https://www.moores.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Essential tools supplied. • Work wear supplied.

After this apprenticeship

After apprenticeship there will be roles for maintenance electricians within the differing areas of the company. After gaining suitable experience and knowledge other opportunities such as team leader are likely to become available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YORK COLLEGE

Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk

01904770368

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305566.

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Closes on Wednesday 30 April 2025

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