Commercial Catering Equipment Technician Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with the desire to work in our business long term as a qualified Catering Service Engineer. Aimed at either new entrants wanting to access the Catering Industry or those with some knowledge and experience who want to build their career as a fully trained Gas Engineer.

Annual wage: £20,500 a year
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Training course: Commercial catering equipment technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:30pm). Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 3 December
Duration: 2 years 3 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

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with the desire to work in our business long term as a qualified Catering Service Engineer. Aimed at either new entrants wanting to access the Catering Industry or those with some knowledge and experience who want to build their career as a fully trained Gas Engineer.

What will you be doing?

Working towards the Commercial Catering Equipment Technician, Level 3 Apprenticeship.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to install, commission, maintain and repair commercial catering equipment, such as combination ovens, fryers, grills and griddles, cooking ranges, dishwashers, microwave ovens etc. Equipment may be gas or electrical and may involve plumbing and electronic controls.

Throughout the duration of the programme, you will be working to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and qualifications to perform the following duties:

Conduct servicing of commercial catering equipment in line with manufacturers’ specifications and/or legislation
Undertake fault finding and repairs of commercial catering equipment, for example replacing thermostat or pumps; including use of diagnostic equipment
Install and commission a wide range of commercial catering equipment, for example ovens, grills, fryers, dishwashers, water treatment equipment and ancillary equipment e.g., fly killers, water filtration, preparation equipment
Test and undertake quality assurance checks to verify that the commercial catering equipment is working in accordance with its design specification and current regulations including air quality tests
Decommission and remove redundant catering equipment and leave the overall installation in a safe condition
Safely isolate and lock-off of services (gas, water, electricity); for example, cap off gas supplies to prevent possible escape of gas
Plan work schedule and logistics to meet customers’ requirements and priorities, time management
Interpret specifications, drawings and technical information, for example manuals
Conduct or agree risk assessments and apply method statements to maintain safe working environment
Provide information and guidance to end-users on the correct operation and maintenance of commercial catering equipment
Complete documentation (written or digital) associated with the specified job for example, time sheets, maintenance records, written acceptance of work completed, commissioning sheets
Maintain tools, equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including ensuring meters (typically Electric Multi Meter, Ohmmeter, Carbon Dioxide/Monoxide Meter, Flue Gas Analyser – this list is not exhaustive) are in calibrated date
Maintain and safely store stock – consumables and spares
Strong communication with the customer
Report on work completed to office/manager

Where you’ll work

Dantom House

Blackburn Road, Townsend Industrial Estate, Houghton Regis

Dunstable

LU5 5BQ

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

GREENDALE LIMITED

Your training course

Commercial catering equipment technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Undertake routine servicing of commercial catering equipment.
Interpret, follow and adhere to Service Level Agreements, legal requirements, specifications, and customer needs.
Plan, organise and schedule own/others' work for example task delegation, work-flow, route planning, time management.
Conduct site survey, including recording and updating risk assessments and method statements.
Interpret job requirements for example job specification, technical drawings, wiring diagrams and Manufacturers’ Instruction manuals.
Determine and source resources for example materials, parts, time and equipment.
Manage stock levels.
Install connecting pipework for gas, water and drainage to mains service.
Conduct electrical connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Conduct gas connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Conduct water and drainage connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Operate and maintain tools and instruments in correct working order, including drills, power tools, spirit levels, specialist tools/instruments.
Commission/re-commision catering and ancillary equipment.
Diagnose faults in catering or ancillary equipment; identify and implement solutions including fitting replacement or repairing parts.
Test catering or ancillary equipment and quality assure to manufacturers’ specification.
Report completion of work carried out to customer and management/office.
Categorise decommissioned catering or ancillary equipment for reuse, disposal or recycling.
Complete documentation for example asset management records, work sheets, waste environmental records.
Collect, record and provide data, for example gas, water pressures and air quality readings.
Use IT equipment including computers and smart phones and software for example email, internet browsers, word processing and spreadsheets.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, internal or external, for example customers, colleagues, managers, general public.
Provide information, guidance or training to stakeholders including demonstrating the correct operation of equipment.
Conduct all duties in adherence with health and safety directives and environmental policy and procedures.
Store and transport materials, parts, equipment and tools.
Undertake routine servicing of commercial catering equipment.
Interpret, follow and adhere to Service Level Agreements, legal requirements, specifications, and customer needs.
Plan, organise and schedule own/others' work for example task delegation, work-flow, route planning, time management.
Conduct site survey, including recording and updating risk assessments and method statements.
Interpret job requirements for example job specification, technical drawings, wiring diagrams and Manufacturers’ Instruction manuals.
Determine and source resources for example materials, parts, time and equipment.
Manage stock levels.
Install connecting pipework for gas, water and drainage to mains service.
Conduct electrical connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Conduct gas connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Conduct water and drainage connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Operate and maintain tools and instruments in correct working order, including drills, power tools, spirit levels, specialist tools/instruments.
Commission/re-commision catering and ancillary equipment.
Diagnose faults in catering or ancillary equipment; identify and implement solutions including fitting replacement or repairing parts.
Test catering or ancillary equipment and quality assure to manufacturers’ specification.
Report completion of work carried out to customer and management/office.
Categorise decommissioned catering or ancillary equipment for reuse, disposal or recycling.
Complete documentation for example asset management records, work sheets, waste environmental records.
Collect, record and provide data, for example gas, water pressures and air quality readings.
Use IT equipment including computers and smart phones and software for example email, internet browsers, word processing and spreadsheets.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, internal or external, for example customers, colleagues, managers, general public.
Provide information, guidance or training to stakeholders including demonstrating the correct operation of equipment.
Conduct all duties in adherence with health and safety directives and environmental policy and procedures.
Store and transport materials, parts, equipment and tools.

Your training plan

Successful apprentices will achieve a Level 3 qualification in Gas Engineering (Commercial Catering Equipment Technician) and relevant commercial ACS qualifications.

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Motivated
Willingness to learn
Passion for Engineering

Other requirements

You will be working in a variety of locations and environments as part of your role.

About this company

Advance Group is a leading ‘design house’ within the commercial kitchen sector. Established in 1981 we have become one of the UK’s most recognised brands within the market. We are lucky enough to work with some fantastic market leading customers.

https://advance-groupuk.co.uk/about-us (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful apprentices will become fully qualified and, depending on performance and availability, progress into full-time Commercial Catering Equipment Technician.

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