Maintenance Apprentice

Summary

This position is designed to present a platform for persons with engineering aptitude and aspirations to learn (theoretical and practical) engineering skills, knowledge and know how.

Annual wage

£17,550 a year

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Total Yearly wage £ 17,550 for 1st year £22,327.50 for 2nd year onwards (will be aligned to NMW increases during apprenticeship)

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday 0830 – 1700 (1 hour unpaid break) Tues – Thurs 0830 – 1730 (1 hour unpaid break) Fri 0830 – 1530 (1 hour unpaid break) Experience working on shifts is required during the final year of apprenticeship.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

4 Years

Positions available

2

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

To observe / adhere company health and safety regulations at all times.
Teamwork - to carry out any mechanical / electrical repairs (Challenge) required by the Engineering Team under supervision or pre approved individual tasks.
Problem-solving / Analysis - to action any problems with production machines likely to affect production, or machines defects likely to make the machine unsafe to work under supervision or pre approved individual tasks
Attention to detail - create work logs and proof of learning as required
Communication - ask questions and be open minded to learn new things
Support / Own tasks and projects to aid development through good use of quality tools and methodology
To efficiently support / carry out the PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) to company standards
Creativity / to identify and implement continuous improvement of processes & machines.
To manage projects as determined by the Engineering Manager.
Return tools, parts and other equipment to appropriate storage locations
Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a tidy and functional state at all times
To perform duties in such a way as to observe and maintain established housekeeping standards
To adhere to ISO 9001/BRC requirements
To maintain accurate records in line with Ball requirements
To minimise waste by adopting lean principles and maintain a clean and tidy work ethic
To communicate effectively with other team members (internally/externally).
Innovative machine set up / modifications to make better.

Where you’ll work

Folly Road

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 2HT

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

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Maintenance and operations engineering technician Level 3
Training is through day release at Chippenham College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
maths (grade 4)
Sciences (grade 4)
Sciences (grade 4)

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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Physical fitness
Good keyboard skills

Other requirements

Must be able to get to and from the place of work and to college in a safe and timely manner. Will be required to wear PPE (provided by company)

About this company

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe! When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference. From endlessly recyclable aluminium cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world. The Devizes plant runs 24 hours a day, 7 days per week providing Aerosol cans for the Personal Care market. Our teams of 200 employees strive to create innovative designs whilst ensuring our product remains 100% recyclable and sustainable. Having been an employer of choice in our community for 40 years allows us to grow our employees allowing them to fulfil their career potential.

https://www.ball.com (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Expected to join the company in either:

Day Mechanical Engineer
Shift Mechanical Engineer (depending on route)
Shift Electrical Engineer (depending on route)

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