Maintenance Apprentice

The successful candidate will be trained to a high level in all aspects of maintaining an energy from waste plant, safely, responsibly and profitably including:-

Driving and operating mobile plant and cranes, Root cause Analysis Understanding/appreciation of Vibration analysis. Carrying out operational/maintenance inspections, checks and routines Fault finding; learning to use a logical approach in finding defects and causes for failures in various equipment. Trained to work safely: write risk assessments and procedures in order to work safely. Be part of a motivated and successful team.

The apprentice will be trained to be part of a successful team maintaining an Energy from Waste facility.

Training:

The apprenticeship will be split into two parts; progression onto the second part will be contingent on the successful completion of part one.

Stage 1 – Student Apprenticeship – 1 year; academic study

Attend the Allington site for the purposes of induction, minimal mandatory training, site orientation etc. Full time attendance at HETA College (Hull) Fulfil all academic requirements of the course in order to achieve a minimum pass grade. Fulfil the minimum attendance requirements for the course. Maintain good standards of personal conduct.

Stage 2a – Intermediate Apprenticeship – 1 year; improving operational performance.

Further site orientation and process awareness Fault finding; learn to use a logical approach in finding defects and causes for failures in various equipment. Trained to work safely: Write risk assessments, and procedures in order to work safely. Undertake training in the use of the site’s CMMS system and H&S reporting tools Complete training in the maintenance of a predetermined selection of key assets e.g. PM’s and reactive maintenance of pumps, fans, drives, instrumentation, automation systems etc.

Stage 2b – Intermediate Apprenticeship – 1 year; Operator / Maintainer

Hands on maintenance of process plant, including the incinerator, compressors, turbines, generators, boilers, conveyors, shredders, fans, valves, turbines, and pollution control equipment Carrying out maintenance inspections, checks and routines and in addition carrying out first line maintenance and inspections Fault finding; learn to use a logical approach in finding defects and causes for failures in various equipment. Trained to work safely: Write risk assessments, and procedures in order to work safely. Understand industry standard techniques which may include but are not limited to partial discharge monitoring, thermography, laser alignment, fan balancing, vibration analysis, thermography, phased array testing etc etc.

Training Outcome:

The first year of the Apprenticeship will be spent at HETA in Hull. FCC will pay for accommodation including all bills. The accommodation has Gym, workspace, on site parking and wifi. In addition a weekly food allowance is also given.

Employer Description:
As one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies, employing key workers in the environmental sector, we take pride in recycling and reusing as much of the nation’s waste as possible. Waste that cannot be recycled is transformed into energy; only waste which cannot be processed for further use is sent to landfill. FCC Environment offers a flexible, supportive workplace that is built around your health, safety, and career development. Whether you are looking to start an apprenticeship, join our graduate programme, or bring your existing skills and knowledge to us, we have a wide variety of roles and opportunities, from HGV drivers to engineers.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness