Apprentice Valve Technician (Mechanical Fitter Engineer)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Score Group, Southampton as an Level 3 Fitter Apprentice. You should have an enthusiasm for maintaining equipment and should be prepared to go through various engineering activities, working as part of the maintenance team.

What You Will Do:

Assist with planned and day-to-day activities within the maintenance team. Liaise with the engineering team, supervisors, and key personnel. Fault-find and solve situations within the organisation’s plant. Complete work planning activities Work on improvement activities Assist with the installation, repair and proactive maintenance of valves and associated equipment. Carry out pressure testing of valve equipment. Calibration of various valve controllers and positioners Attend SETA, Southampton, for training. Gain core skills in engineering. Gain knowledge & experience in safety awareness & engagement, quality control and assurance techniques. Develop a basic understanding of all equipment within the organisation’s environment

Training:

Apprentices will undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard programme. This includes a 20-week full-time practical workshop-based training at SETA’s Centre in Southampton.

You will also begin a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (depending on your prior attainments). To achieve this qualification you will be required to attend SETA one day a week over two academic years. After your initial block training at SETA, you will be with your employer for 4 days a week, working on developing your skills for your End Point Assessment.

Training Outcome:

An opportunity to progress your career with the organisation. For candidates who do well and wish to progress, there is the opportunity to progress further academic qualifications. Work opportunities include travel to client sites in the UK and overseas with potential offshore trips for the candidates displaying sufficient knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Employer Description:
Score Europe is an independent valve overhaul and supply company. Involved in a variety of repair, overhaul and testing work in a range of settings from our workshop in Southampton to client sites, overseas and offshore.

Working Hours :
Whilst at SETA hours of working week are: 08:00-16:00, Monday - Thursday. 08:00- 15:00, Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,A keen interest in engineering