Would you like to earn a salary whilst learning on the job & gaining a qualification? Knauf are seeking a Electrical Engineering Apprentice who will maintain the safety, integrity & effective operation of the plant and equipment. You will undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance & repair of a range of equipment.
What will the apprentice be doing?
Job Purpose:
Work towards completion of IPS apprenticeship training scheme. Gain the practical skills required to perform the role of Dual Skill Technician with a bias in Electrical Engineering.
Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Your key responsibilities are:
· Attend day release course as required.
· Keep up to date with all course work, workbooks and logs.
· Successfully pass all stages of NVQ / HNC to a minimum of a merit level.
· Continually check your progress against the training logbook with your mentor.
· Manage your time to allow IPS representatives to visit you and your mentor in the workplace on a regular basis.
· Shadow and support colleagues within the engineering team to develop practical skills.
· Develop good working relationships with members of the engineering team.
· Ensure that safety procedures are always followed for the safety of yourself and others.
· Comply with all company policies.
· Be responsible for your own personal development.
· Attend and participate in the daily maintenance morning meeting.
Responsibilities include:
· Attend and participate in the daily maintenance morning meeting.
· Develop good working relationships with members of the engineering team.
· Ensure that safety procedures are always followed for the safety of yourself and others.
· Support the team with breakdown assistance as and when required.
· Monitor machine failures and make changes or recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
· Support the team with carrying out preventative maintenance schedules.
· After appropriate training keep accurate records of work carried out on SAP.
· Support the team with projects and process improvements, taking a lead on identifying improvements.
· Shadow and support colleagues within the engineering team to develop practical skills.
· Attend day release course as required.
· Keep up to date with all course work, workbooks and logs.
· Continually check your progress against the training logbook with your mentor.
· Comply with all company policies.
· Be responsible for your own personal development
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.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Ability to become a Shift Technician, Day Technician, Process Technician (within Mechanical or Electrical Discipline)
Things to consider
This apprenticeship has a four-year duration and will include a mix of working and studying. The successful candidate(s) are expected to complete the full programme for the entire duration. 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.**