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Apprentice control and electrical engineer 57-1439

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The purpose of this role will be to install, maintain and improve all electrical and control systems throughout the site. The candidate will be required to ensure that all site wide equipment and machinery is operational. They will have involvement in the successful delivery of key electrical and control projects around the site.

Role

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Maintaining electrical and control systems on site
  • Design, build and install control panels that will integrate into new and existing plant and equipment
  • Working on complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems across site
  • Calibration of instrumentation
  • PLC Programming control and automation principles/SCADA System, Siemens, Opto22, Eurotherm
  • Ability to read, diagnose and understand any control electrical drawings and documentation to complete fault finding diagnosis
  • Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Ability to carry out electrical testing and networking
  • Understanding of panel building and using hand tools (drill, saw, jigsaw etc)
  • Complete cable installation including conduit, glanding, termination and tray work
  • Capable of using calibration equipment, use of database, documentation and relevant works operating procedure
  • To adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations

Training

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard on a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Working Week
You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.
Expected Duration
42 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Sunday, 9th June 2024
Start Date
Monday, 16th September 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • English Language GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade C or 5 (Essential)
  • Mathematics GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade C or 5 (Essential)

About the Employer

SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED
The origins of Sheffield Forgemasters date back to the 1750s as a small blacksmith forge. George Naylor set up the foundations for the business as a commercial operation with the building of the Millsands Steelworks in 1805. His son in law, Edward Vickers, later joined forces with him to form Naylor Vickers and Co.. Since then the company has been associated with many famous steel industry names such as English Steel, Firth Brown, British Steel and River Don Castings. Sheffield Forgemasters is now capable of producing the largest and most technically challenging cast and forged steel components in the world.
Company
SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED
Location
PO BOX 286, Brightside Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,600.00
Posted
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Company
SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED
Location
PO BOX 286, Brightside Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,600.00
Posted