Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

The apprentice will work alongside experienced engineers to support the efficient and reliable operation of manufacturing processes, packing equipment and laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.  As a direct report of the shift team leader day to day direction and guidance will be provided by them to ensure maximum exposure to all our processes and methods of maintaining our equipment.

 

Key Responsibilities
 
·       Assist in the maintenance and repair of production equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
·       Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventive maintenance, and carry out necessary repairs to minimize downtime.
·       Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
·       Follow standard operating procedures and safe working practices to ensure a safe working environment.
·       Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements and optimization initiatives.
·       Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work performed, spare parts used, and equipment history.

Training:

Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician standard

Year 1 - 5 days per week at Appris Training Centre, Bradford, studying a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence - Electrical Engineering) and BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge - Electrical Engineering)

Year 2 to Year 4 - Workplace learning: Level 3 EAL Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance)

Internal training, development and mentoring with highly skilled engineers in a variety of project and support based areas and other engineering related duties and requirements. This will meet the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) required for the apprenticeship. In your 4th Year, you will continue to work towards your occupational competency in engineering and prepare for independent end-point assessments.

Training Outcome:

Successful apprentices can look forward to further learning and development with commensurate salary increases. Option to complete a HNC qualification may also be available for suitable candidates.

Employer Description:
Dechra is a global specialist veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development manufacture and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. We are driven by our purpose of the sustainable improvement of local animal health and welfare.

Working Hours :
1st year is spent in college, Year 2 onwards rotating shifts 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm with every 5th Friday off.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness