Multi Skilled Engineering Apprentice
Role
Waterside Training in partnership with Alkegen, Rainford has a fantastic opportunity for two apprentices to join their maintenance department to support the manufacturing operations as Multi-Skilled (Electrical/Mechanical) Engineering Maintenance Apprentices.
The four-year engineering apprenticeship will initially cover broad based training in Electrical and Mechanical skills at Waterside Training in St Helens with years 2,3 and 4 working on plant at Alkegen alongside professional engineers tackling “real life” activities whilst continuing to attend college day release up to HNC in Electrical Engineering.
The apprenticeship will provide academic and on the job training in electrical and mechanical engineering skills. This will support maintenance and fault diagnosis of manufacturing equipment and machinery.
You will work alongside our team of skilled engineers who will provide technical direction, knowledge and mentorship as well as providing a wealth of expertise and experience.
As a multi skilled apprentice you will gain experience and a suitable level of skills in the following areas:-
* Machine and equipment maintenance, including maintenance tasks on electrical & mechanical equipment such as motors, switchgear, electrical drive systems, industrial control systems, gearboxes, pumps, chain drive systems, conveyors, pneumatics etc
* Working within a planned maintenance program of equipment checks, inspection and testing
* Working in a reactive role to equipment faults and production failures where you will gain experience in fault diagnosis and application of solutions.
* Working on new equipment projects and site modifications
Training
Apprentices will complete a programme of both theoretical and practical learning over a four-year period. Initially, based at Waterside Training, St Helens, undertaking broad based training during year 1 in Electrical and Mechanical techniques before moving to a programme of working on site for a global organisation with experienced engineering technician's tackling “real life” activities. You will receive both vocational and academic training on and off site.
During the first year from September 24 to July 25 you will develop your skills and knowledge by attending Waterside Training Limited St Helens on a block release basis to carry out foundation training in Electrical and Mechanical techniques working from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Your academic training will run over the first two years from September 24 to July 26 on City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering giving both academic and workshop skills.
Additional training will also be completed during your apprenticeship to cover the requirements of the programme such as Health & Safety Training, Lean Manufacturing and or specific training as advised by the company.
From July 25 you will commence your full site based training at Alkegen, rainford 4 days per week with day release to continue your academic training. Your site based work will follow the Level 3 Science Industries Manufacturing Technician standard (dependent on your company environment) and you will continue to attend your company site for the remainder of your apprenticeship programme.
Whilst on site: Initial site working hours will be approx Mon-Thurs 07.30 – 16.00 & Friday 07.30 – 13.00.
A 24/7 shift rota will be possibly expected around year 3 onwards in the program
Waterside will assign you a mentor/assessor to guide you through the apprenticeship and carry out six weekly reviews along with guiding you through your standards through portfolio building, behavioural logs, technical discussions, observations to check competency levels prior to embarking on the End Point Assessment.
Become a qualified Multi Skilled Engineer with a HNC Qualification and Full Time Position possible as well as Higher Education such as Foundation Degree for the right candidates.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Science industry maintenance technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- ST HELENS COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Year 1 based at Waterside Training Monday - Friday 8.45am - 4.30pm Years 2 onwards based at Alkegen Rainford Mon-Thurs 07.30 – 16.00 & Friday 07.30 – 13.00. A 24/7 shift rota will be possibly expected around year 3 onwards in the program
- Expected Duration
- 36 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Friday, 14th June 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
- Science GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
- Engineering GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Desired)
About the Employer
- Company
- UNIFRAX LIMITED
- Location
- Mill Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, Merseyside, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £17,000.00
- Posted
- Company
- UNIFRAX LIMITED
- Location
- Mill Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, Merseyside, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £17,000.00
- Posted