Apprentice Engineering Technician

By repairing and maintaining machinery & facilities, not only are you providing an essential service for customers, we're also making sure our Operational teams have a good and safe environment to work in. 
With repairs and regular routine maintenance to carry out, the working days are busy but varied and critical to ensure our machines can operate to capacity so we can continue to manage waste disposal for the UK's healthcare industry.

Your role will involve: 

Demonstrating an ability to learn and be practically capable in installation, maintenance and testing   Fault finding and repair of hydraulic Equipment and valves  Becoming proficient in the application and use of a wide range of machine tools   Carrying out planned work including preventative maintenance and calibrations  Recording data and stock control daily on a maintenance database   Completing installation and improvements on plant equipment  Contributing to the site Engineering team objectives of effectively reducing manufacturing downtime through maintaining equipment, improving efficiencies and working to safety and quality standards 

Training:

Your training plan:

To attend Total People as part of your apprenticeship when required - release for training Complete required coursework and have a dedicated tutor.   Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering Technician   English and maths Level 2 (if the learner does not already hold these) 

Training Outcome:

Permanent role and positive career opportunities within the business for the successful candidate on completion of the qualification. The ability to further progress your career and experience.

Employer Description:
Leading innovation across the UK's clinical waste management landscape, Sharpsmart has the second largest service footprint in the United Kingdom and is proud to offer our leading sharps, pharmaceutical, cytotoxic and clinical waste containment and disposal solutions across all major cities in England.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday (hours will be between 6am-6pm)

Skills:
Analytical skills,Attention to detail,Communication skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,Logical,Problem solving skills,Team working