Apprentice Production Technician

Summary

VPI are looking for an Apprentice Production 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 production maintenance within the thermal power generation industry and achieve an Advanced Apprenticeship qualification

Wage

£15,000 a year

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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

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

4 years

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

VPI Rye House are looking for an apprentice to train alongside our existing, experienced team. As an Apprentice Production Technician you will study a range of programmes, working towards a Level 3 Engineering Technician (pathway 13) Apprenticeship standard, covering a variety of skills and qualifications, while earning a wage and completing invaluable practical skills in industry. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be able to perform preventative maintenance and inspection work, identify and rectify faults in complex systems to ensure manufacturing continuity.

You will be working towards achieving the level of competence undertaking a range of duties which will include:

Deliver “hands-on” maintenance activities which could include:

Start-up & shutdown the plant process as per operating procedures
Operating the plant and process within the set production and safety parameters
Take samples as per the sampling schedule and procedure
Complete daily logs and make notes of operational events and communicate to the Shift Team Leader and oncoming shift team
Assist in the return to service of new plant and equipment
Assisting in carrying out permit to work isolations, de-isolations
Report any Health & Safety issues / incidents
Report any Production issues
Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on plant
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
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 level of housekeeping and safety

What we can 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

Rye House Power Station

1 Ratty's Ln,

Hoddesdon

EN11 0RF

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

HARLOW COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered by Harlow College
The role will occasionally involve some working at height, work within in confined spaces, and possible 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
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

Long-term career progression will be subject to performance
The position comes with personal development throughout your career with VPI and support to deliver the businesses objectives

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 VAC1000299235.

Apply now

Closes on Wednesday 5 March 2025

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