Apprentice Maintenance Technician

Summary

VPI are looking for an Apprentice Maintenance Technician to join their team. Candidates should be confident, keen, enthusiastic and committed, with a positive attitude to work. This is an ideal opportunity to learn all aspects of maintenance within the thermal power generation industry and achieve an Advanced Apprenticeship qualification.

Wage

£15,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

1st year Apprentice: £15,000, 2nd year Apprentice:£19,000, 3rd year Apprentice: £23,000, 4th year Apprentice: £28,108.

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

• (08:00 – 16:00) Monday to Thursday, (8.00 to 15.30) Friday

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

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

VPI Shoreham are looking for an apprentice to train alongside our existing, experienced team. As an apprentice you will study a range of programmes, working towards a Technical Support Technician, Pathway 13 Apprenticeship standard, covering a variety of skills and qualifications, while earning a wage and completing invaluable practical skills in industry. You will be working alongside a mentor and assisting the experienced mechanical maintenance team with the following duties:

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As an apprentice mechanical maintenance technician, you will be working towards achieving the level of competence in undertaking the duties of a qualified Mechanical Maintenance Technician, which will include:

Deliver “hands-on” maintenance activities on mechanical equipment
Participation in delivery of major and interim maintenance inspections and overhauls at Shoreham power station, including managing contracts and contractors in accordance with commercial requirements and statutory obligations
Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements particularly, but not limited to, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Environmental Protection Act
Participate in the implementation of the Company Safety Rules as either Competent Person or Authorised Person (in accordance with development matrix), in order to ensure that Safety from the System is achieved
Proactive and creative approach to fault diagnosis and problem solving
On occasion, provide support on a 24/7 basis and ensure maintenance plans and targets for the team are achieved safely, on time, at or below budget, and to the correct quality
Undertake procurement activities within the Company policies and process, including developing technical specifications for work to be carried out
Ability to handle multiple work projects running together as the business need arises
Ensure consistent high levels of housekeeping and safety

What can we offer you:

Competitive apprenticeship salary and bonus after your first year
Exceptional training and development programme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
A Flexible programme that is employer-led with bespoke training modules
Exceptional reward and recognition events
Additional Training and Development Plans – see details below

*New applicants who meet the entry requirements of the role will be contacted by the Apprentice Employment Agency team to discuss your application and the apprenticeship in further detail. Please ensure you provide up to date contact details and check your junk in case of redirected emails. Failure to respond to communications will result in your application being withdrawn.

Where you’ll work

Shoreham Power Station
Basin Road South
Portslade
BN41 1WF

Training

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

College or training organisation

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered by Greater Brighton Metropolitan College, at their Chichester or Northbrook Metropolitan College Campus, depending on the home location of the apprentice.

The role will occasionally involve some working at height, working within confined spaces, and working with PPE, which is required when working with chemicals. Specific training will be provided for these aspects of the role.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 Subjects including English, Maths & a Science (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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Apprentice Employment Agency is acting as an Flexi-Job Apprentice Agency & will engage you for the duration of the apprenticeship & pay your salary. You should be aware that the company/business named in this vacancy is a host employer & you will not be employed by them. Your application may be shared with training providers & employers.

About this company

An apprenticeship with VPI is a great opportunity to put both theoretical and practical learning into practise. We are one of the largest energy producers in the UK with five operational Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) sites totalling a fleet capacity of 3,119 Megawatts. This is an apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Not only will you learn valuable skills as you start out on your career, but you will also be doing so in one of our CCGT sites that provides required power and stability to the national grid.

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

After this apprenticeship

Progression subject to performance, the position comes with personal development throughout your career with VPI and support to deliver the businesses objectives. Support to study and achieve an H.N.C. in a relevant operations discipline within three years.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VPI Holding Ltd

Georgia Marlow

georgia.marlow@apprentice-employment.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309195.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 26 March at 11:59pm)

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

Cookies on Find an apprenticeship

Contents