Service Technician Apprentice

Summary

Star International are looking to recruit two Service Technician Apprentices to join the team and work alongside our Fire Fighting Equipment (FFE) Service Team and Life Saving Appliances (LSA) Technicians.

Annual wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Overtime rates 1.5x wage rate

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4:30pm, potential for overtime hours.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Work alongside Fire Fighting Equipment Service Team (FFE) & Life Saving Appliances (LSA) Technicians
Complete annual Servicing and Maintenance of Life Jackets / Life Rafts / Immersion Suits / Rescue Boats / Davit Systems / Fire Fighting Equipment / Fire Suppression systems in accordance with manufacturers manual when necessary to support the team
Attending Vessels to complete servicing onboard or onsite at branches throughout the UK
Comply, understand and maintain H&S standards in conjunction with ISO 45001
Complete administrative duties and documentation in line with company ISO 9001 standards
Work as part of team to deliver exceptional customer service and safety standards
Deliver and install serviced equipment back to the customer as requested
Support the team in deliveries through driving company vehicles in compliance with company policy where necessary.
Applying good housekeeping within the workplace as directed
Accurate and timely completion of client related documentation
Completion of vehicle log and updates when required.
Monitoring and ordering stock for service tasks so replenishment is timely and available.
Ensure practicing safe working practices in the workplace.
Ensure use of appropriate PPE
Ensure any incident of risk or near miss is reviewed and investigated and reported to the appropriate person.
Maintaining your PDR portfolio for review with Line Manager
Any other reasonable requests from management

Where you’ll work

STAR HOUSE

TURBINE INDUSTRIAL PARK

TURBINE ROAD

BIRKENHEAD

CH41 9BA

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

WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard (Maintenance or Technical Support pathway):

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
End-Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Valid Passport
Full Clean UK driving licence

Other requirements

Must be 18 or over due to site requirements. Will be expected to travel regularly 2+ days a week, which could be for periods up to 10 days depending on job.

About this company

At Star International, we specialise in delivering safe, reliable, and cost effective safety solutions to the marine and offshore sectors. Alongside an extensive range of marine and offshore products, we deliver on-site inspection and servicing packages designed to support the changing needs of shipping schedules, including fire safety, marine evacuation systems and refrigeration. Star has grown exponentially since we began in 2005, establishing a global presence. This ambition, plus more than 100 years of combined marine experience, allows us to offer bespoke solutions that combine innovation and expertise.

https://star-international.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Overnight allowance £40-60. Expenses allowance £35 per evening when working away.

After this apprenticeship

After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress into a full time position within the business

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