Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at the University of Greenwich

Duties will include:

Construction and assembly of laboratory rigs and instrumentation within the Wolfson Centre for consultancy, research and teaching activities To support users of the test rigs and instrumentation with repair, troubleshooting and advice on modification To maintain, carry out fault diagnosis and repair a wide range of equipment within the laboratory areas, ensuring compliance to safety guidance is maintained to ensure legal compliance To ensure the security and house-keeping of the laboratory areas are maintained to standards to ensure compliance with statutory and local safety expectations To manufacture artefacts and test specimens for teaching, research and consultancy using machine tools, hand tools, welding and cutting equipment To inform the Centre’s Support Manager of requirements for consumable materials and components for the construction of test rigs and apparatus and to advise the manager of suitable suppliers where necessary To develop a basic knowledge of software used within the school To use email and to identify consumable and replacement parts as appropriate To operate access equipment and materials handling plant including forklift trucks, overhead cranes, scissor lifts and light commercial vehicles for the collection and distribution of materials as required within the school To facilitate statutory inspections of pressure equipment and lifting gear and also engage with risk assessments and inspections relating to HSAWA, PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, Fixed Electrical Installations, PAT etc. to ensure compliance To carry out other duties as requested by the centre's management Liaise with external organisations as appropriate, especially suppliers of equipment and materials and subcontract manufacturers Contribute to a cross-functional team working with other FES Department staff Liaise with FES Department staff as required Continuously improve your own knowledge and maintain your own continuous professional development (CPD) to fill gaps in the skills base required Maintain good timekeeping and manage your own time to ensure work project schedules are met Maintain a proactive approach to ensuring the technical support needs of the centre, both current and future, are met

Training:
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard qualification

Training Outcome:
Possible full-time employment for the right candidate

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Key interest in Engineering,Reliable,Willing to learn