Multi Skilled Engineering Apprentice

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Job Description

Would you like to earn a salary whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? We are seeking a technically minded & committed individual to join the Brett Group. Working at our Cliffe Landscaping site you will learn and develop a wide range of electrical and mechanical engineering skills for both planned and reactive maintenance.

What will the apprentice be doing?

 

Working as part of a maintenance team serving 3 factories with a strict attitude towards health and safety.  Duties will include:

  • Work with engineering team to maintain the plant through breakdown repair and preventative maintenance schedule
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects on site
  • Always work in a manner that ensures a safe working environment for all
  • Communicate effectively with various teams within the business
  • Work towards NVQ3 qualification in Engineering discipline by portfolio presentation and witnessed working tasks
  • Year 1, training 4 days a week at IPS international to achieve basic engineering skills at NVQ2 level
  • Year 1&2, day release 1 day a week at IPS international to achieve BTEC qualifications in engineering discipline

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?

 

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the potential to join fully skilled engineering team to continue your use of skills learned to not only maintain the plant as required but further educate future apprentices and new starts.

Desired skills and personal qualities

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Technically Minded
  • Hard working
  • Safety Awareness

Qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C and above) essential

Things to consider

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.**