Maintenance Technician Apprentice - Mechanical (Level 3)

Let's tell you more:

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Maintenance Technician Programmes offer the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. Entering an apprenticeship scheme with us involves working towards the role of a fully-fledged professional, earning a salary, whilst also being able to maintain a sense of academic achievement. At Severn Trent we provide the perfect mix between hands-on experience and a formal qualification, enabling our apprentices to make a real lasting difference to our customers and communities, not just for now, but far into the future. 

You’ll be supported every step of the way not only by your line manager and maintenance colleagues but your own dedicated mentor, who you will work closely with throughout your apprenticeship. 

Working alongside our mechanical maintenance team, you’ll delving into the nitty gritty details of today’s technology, working with mechanical systems in order to maximise efficiency. You will play a key part in diagnosing and determining the cause of faults in mechanical plant and equipment. Your role will entail positioning, assembling, installing, and dismantling mechanical plant and equipment which will include pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework. Whilst also carrying out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical plants and equipment’s.  

 
What you will learn

Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements. Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment. How to diagnose and determine the cause of faults in mechanical plant and equipment

Training:

Within our mechanical maintenance team you will complete the Level 3 Utilities Engineering Technician (Mechanical Pathway) Apprenticeship standard, allowing you to develop the skills & experience required to become an expert.  You’ll combine on-the-job learning with formal, nationally recognised development training. A Personal Development Plan will help drive your career progression, set, agreed & regularly reviewed with your line manager. 

What we're looking for:

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term. 

We’d love you to be someone with… 

A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work  A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment   Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving.  No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!   Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams  Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment    Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment 

Training Outcome:
By the end of this programme, you will take up a role as a Maintenance Technician, where you will be able to put your skills to action. You will join either your local team or one in the same county.  You will also be part of the standby rota.

Employer Description:
Join our family, we know you'll love it We’re a growing team of over 8,500 people - with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials and whilst doing so thriving in our unique culture and making a lasting difference to our planet, society, and careers. If you do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. We want to tap into different perspectives and fresh approaches. Finding diverse talent can bring new ways of thinking to the business. At Severn Trent there's a wonderful world full of opportunities. From operational to technology, finance to project management. No matter what your path so far, there's something for everyone.

Working Hours :
A typical working week is usually Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm. You will also have periods of time block training, how often this is will depend on the training provider.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness