Would you like to earn a salary whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? As a member of the Northfleet Mill Reliability Workshop Team, you will have a exposure to a wide range of engineering technology, from heavy industrial machines in the Papermill through to the latest robotic technology in our Packaging assets.
What will the apprentice be doing?
You will be involved in the following:
Scheduled maintenance tasks across all areas of the site including:
- Steam generation
- Water treatment systems
- Paper manufacturing equipment
- Converting equipment
- Packaging
- Robot palletising
- Product distribution
Manufacturing components and parts, using workshop equipment to include:
- Lathes
- Milling machines
- Pillar drills
- Grinders
- Fabrication and welding
Electrical and Instrumentation, work to include:
- Installation
- Fault finding, diagnosis and repair
- Preventative maintenance
- Calibration
- Improvement project work, from design to delivery
- Thermographic surveys
Mechanical work to include:
- Bench fitting
- Pump, gearbox, valve repairs
- Fault Finding, Diagnosis and repair
- Preventative Maintenance
Improvement Project Work, from design to delivery.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Year 1 of the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, the learner will attend four days a week within IPS Rochester workshop completing practical skills (Performing Engineering Operations) and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate.
In Year 2, the Apprentice moves to day-release and will attend IPS one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate. Starting in Year 2 and continuing until completion in Year 4. The Apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme.
- Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the possibility of a career as a qualified Engineering Technician (Mechanical or Electrical).
- Also the possibility to undertake further education or work as a qualified Engineering Technician.
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Willing to learn
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C and above) essential
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**