Maintenance Engineer Apprentice - Advanced (Level 3)

PETA Ltd are looking to source an exceptional Engineering Maintenance Apprentice for our client, P & I Generators. As a Maintenance Engineer you will be interested in taking things apart to find out how they work. This role will involve carrying out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance on plant /equipment.

Responsibilities

What will the apprentice be doing?

This Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship programme forms part of Company succession planning for the future.

Joining the Company team as a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, your role will be focused on supporting the customers at their sites. As part of your programme, you will learn how to:

• Interpret technical information
• Respond to requests for assistance
• Become competent locating and rectifying faults on machinery
• Identify the best solutions when making repairs
• Learn how to arrange for investigations by external contractors when required
• Become competent ordering replacement parts
• Learn how to record all changes made to equipment and plant
• Become competent performing a range of routine buildings and facilities maintenance
• Communicate, handover and confirm that the repair or preventative process has been completed using our tracking system

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

You will be trained, supported and monitored throughout the process. Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship you will be paid and day released to PETA’s Havant training centre for off-the-job training.  You will learn how to work safely, work efficiently, use technical information, maintain mechanical and electrical equipment and use hand tools. Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered in the workplace by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate.

On succesful completion of the apprenticeship you will achieve the Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard. 

Overall duration 45 months

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship programme forms part of Company succession planning for the future. On successful completion of the apprenticeship progression routes will be available.

Reality Check

Benefits: Auto-enrolled into the company pension scheme after qualification period. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Free parking on site. Onsite restroom with kitchen facilities. Welfare and benefits package (free consultations, access to online GP, Gym Discount and Shopping Discounts). We would encourage early submissions of applications, as these will be considered on receipt and suitable candidates invited for interview. We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early if the vacancy is filled before the closing date. Overtime available

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Logical, Team working, Positive attitude, Motivation and drive, Good hand to eye co-ordination, Good hand skills, Interest in maintenance

Qualifications Required

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential