Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice

An exciting opportunity to join one of the South East’s leading suppliers of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services. A four year apprenticeship with an in-depth structured training programme based upon the repair of industrial rotating equipment, gaining valuable engineering skills throughout.

Role

Year one spent full time at IPS (college) and years 2 – 4 spent in each MKE (employer) department, gaining valuable engineering experience and skills from experienced mentors throughout the business.

  • Dismantling and reassembly of rotating equipment
  • Electrical test and diagnosis
  • Mechanical & electrical fault finding
  • Rewinding of electric motors
  • Dismantling and assembling pumps, motors, gearboxes and fans
  • Dismantling, inspecting and assembling bearings and associated
    systems

Training

  • Maintenance and operations engineering technician Level 3 

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.

We want our staff to pass on their skills and expertise to the next generation of engineers in MKE. Once you've successfully completed your apprenticeship, you'll have everything you need to build a career and MKE will do everything to assist you to achieve your potential.

Apprenticeship Standard
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:30 Total hours per week: 40.
Expected Duration
48 Months
Positions Available
3
Closing Date
Sunday, 2nd June 2024
Start Date
Monday, 1st July 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Willing to learn
  • Practical Skills
  • Interest in Engineering

Qualifications

  • English, Maths, IT and Science GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C and above (Essential)

About the Employer

MID KENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED
Mid Kent Electrical Engineering Co Ltd is a family run business which started life in 1955 repairing electric motors. Fast forward a little over half a century and the company has grown to become the largest independent engineering organisation of its kind in the South East, operating from 3 different sites covering Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East Sussex, Essex and many more counties in England and Wales.
Company
MID KENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED
Location
Unit 15b Dolphin Park Upper Field Road, Eurolink Industrial Estate, Sittingbourne, Kent, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,560.00
Posted
Company
MID KENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED
Location
Unit 15b Dolphin Park Upper Field Road, Eurolink Industrial Estate, Sittingbourne, Kent, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,560.00
Posted