Instrumentation Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship - Alpek Polyester UK
Cogent Ssc Limited
Wilton International (TS10 4XZ)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 30 May 2025)
Posted on 29 April 2025
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Alpek Polyester UK Ltd. maintenance team at Wilton as an Instrumentation Maintenance Technician Apprentice. The role involves installing, maintaining, testing and repairing instrumentation equipment in a workshop, or on the chemical processing plant, working alongside skilled trades people.
- Wage
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£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Science industry maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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During Year 1 the hours will vary, but on average will be Monday – Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
On site, Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. Some overtime and weekend working may be required at certain times.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 10 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Instrumentation Maintenance Technicians contribute to the fault-free and safe operation of the plants through the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of instrumentation equipment.
Job responsibilities
This is very much a ‘hands-on’ role and, under close supervision, your responsibilities will include:
- Installing, maintaining, testing and repairing instrumentation equipment
- Completing planned and unplanned instrument maintenance activities
- Following maintenance standard operating procedures
- Completing documentation accurately and on time
- Trouble shooting problems in the event of failure of instrumentation equipment
You will be required to:
- Work safely in a high-hazard environment, under highly regulated conditions, wearing safety equipment, as directed, and complying with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures at all times
- Work in varied conditions, inside and outside, on two process plants or in associated workshops, using engineering tools and specialist safety equipment
- Safely use all necessary equipment and tools, and follow the appropriate engineering techniques, procedures and methods to complete maintenance tasks
- Comply with required standards for documentation, good housekeeping, and time keeping
This is an exciting time, and a fantastic opportunity, to embark on a hands-on career with Alpek Polyester UK Ltd, a leading global company within the industrial sciences sector.
Where you’ll work
Alpek Polyester UK Ltd
Wilton International
TS10 4XZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
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
Block release and location: The first 12 months of the apprenticeship will be spent full time at Hartlepool College of Further Education (HCFE) to complete the foundation training and first year of the qualification, with a minimum 2 weeks of site placements. This will be followed by 24 months of hands-on, onsite training at Alpek Polyester, with regular support and guidance visits from your HCFE assessor, and end point assessment. The second year of the qualification will be delivered through day release.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 5 GCSE's including Maths and English (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
You must be able to travel to the place of work (Hartlepool College or Alpek Polyester UK Ltd. site). Times of work may vary and may, for limited periods, include night shifts and weekend work. Pre-employment medical (to include alcohol and drug screening)
About this company
As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.
After this apprenticeship
This role is part of our talent planning for the future and, for the right person, we are looking to continue to develop the apprentice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Subject to satisfactory completion of the apprenticeship, candidates may be considered for any available permanent positions.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317629.
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Closes in 31 days (Friday 30 May 2025)
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