Responsibilities
As an Apprentice Engineer you will be responsible for:
- Working alongside an Engineering Mentor to carry out maintenance, servicing and repair of Material Handling Equipment
- Completing all training related documents and assignments on time and to the required standard
- Providing info of specific jobs required to fulfil your qualification to your mentor/ manager
- Ensuring successful completion of your apprenticeship by meeting performance targets
- Keeping up to date records of daily activities in the form of a diary
- Projecting a good image by wearing the Company Uniform at all times whilst on duty including college and training courses
- Maintaining a positive attitude and thirst to excel in your role
- Follow all reasonable and lawful instructions including those relating to Health and Safety
As an Apprentice Engineer you will demonstrate:
- Experience and/or a significant interest in relevant areas of engineering, motor vehicle, construction plant, agricultural etc
- Mechanical understanding
- Grade C/ Level 4 or above in English & maths
- The ability to solve problems
- An eagerness to learn and develop in an engineering role
- Excellent timekeeping, punctuality and presentation
As an Apprentice Engineer you will command:
- A base salary of up to £12,000 rising annually upon successful completion of the previous year’s targets
- Briggs Boost benefit scheme, offering high street discounts
- Paycare medical scheme & Eye care vouchers upon successful completion of probation period
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Future Prospects
At the end of this apprenticeship you will become a qualified level 3 Engineer.
Reality Check
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
Skills Required
- Experience and/or a significant interest in relevant areas of engineering, motor vehicle, construction plant, agricultural etc.
- Mechanical understanding
Qualities Required
- An eagerness to learn and develop in an engineering role
- Excellent timekeeping, punctuality and presentation
- The ability to solve problems
Qualifications Required
GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & maths or equivalents.
Training Provided
LIFT TRUCK AND POWERED ACCESS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Level 3
- Functional skills for English and maths at Level 2 (unless exemptions from GCSE or other qualifications)
The off the job training will take place at F-TEC Training centre in Swindon and this will be on a block release basis, as an apprentice you will travel on a Sunday evening and return on the Friday afternoon. This will be 5 weeks per year. Whilst you are staying away from home, you will not have to pay for anything. As you’ll have your own room with dinner, bed and breakfast included paid for at a 3-star hotel, that has a gym and pool. F-TEC will provide a lunch while with them.
