Engineer Apprentice

Summary

The role initially will primarily focus on the service and repair of machinery within our workshop once confident with the equipment, this will then expand into offering technical support to our customer base and contract engineers either remotely or in field.

Wage

£25,396.80 a year

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5% annual salary bonus, if annual targets are met.

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 including 1 hour unpaid lunch.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

An average week in the role will consist mainly of the servicing and repairs of our equipment. This will take place in our workshop.

These works will include:

Electrical and mechanical diagnostics
Refrigeration works Inc. handling of gas and brazing repairs
Repair and replacement of componentry including motors, compressors, electrical switchgear etc
Full function testing of repaired machines ensuring production and signoff

In addition to this the role will eventually incorporate technical support tasks offering first line support to our customers and field engineers, via telephone or email.

There will also eventually be a requirement for the candidate to undertake onsite work for diagnostic or repair duties. This will be infrequent but a willingness to travel is key.

Where you’ll work

Carpigiani House

Coldnose Road

Rotherwas

Hereford

HR2 6JL

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

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX).

Level 3 comprises of:

Duration approximately 40-45 months
Years 1/2 is a combination of off the job training at HWGTA Training Centre as well as training on site with your employer
This includes 26-42 weeks within the training Centre plus 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects and complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge
Years 3/4 based full time in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Level 3 qualification
You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment
Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed
There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4 or C above)
I.T (grade 4 or C above)
Science (grade 4 or C 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
Technically minded
Practical skills

About this company

Carpigiani is a world leader in the manufacturing of Ice cream Gelato and frozen drinks machines. With its global HQ based in bologna. As the UK subsidiary we work with a huge selection of the catering world, from the largest restaurant chains to Michelin star kitchens our equipment is used across the country.

http://www.carpigiani.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The role has multiple avenues of progression based on the candidate’s aptitude and preference.

Potential further roles could include:

Service engineer
Regional service supervisor
Technical support

Additional refrigeration and electrical training will be provided for e.g Fgas etc. the company also offers a trip to the HQ in Italy withing the initial 3 years of employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Lisa Wilkinson

lisa.wilkinson@hwgta.org

01432377002

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297589.

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Closes on Tuesday 15 April

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