Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice

Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain components, equipment and systems Carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment Carry out planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities on high technology engineered systems such as:  mechanical equipment, fluid & pneumatic power equipment, electrical & electronic equipment and process control equipment Carrying out confirmation testing and subsequent smooth hand over of equipment & plant Support the installation, testing and commissioning of equipment (where applicable) Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures

Training:

Year 1

Monday undertaking college studies with City College Plymouth at BD site.  Tuesday & Wednesday working at BD.  Thursday & Friday studying at City College.

Year 2

You will be at City College 1 day per week and at BD for 4 days per week.

Year 3

College 1 day a week rest of the working week at BD.

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme it is anticipated that the candidates will be offered a full time permanent technician role. The technician works as part of the operations team on the shop floor. They are responsible for all technical and processing activities associated with the manufacture of medical devices and will also have operational responsibilities.  This will mean that towards the end of the apprenticeship and then once given a full time job the candidate will be expected to continue to work 12 hour continuous shifts.  Either:-

Continuous days 11am until 11pm 3 days on 3 days off – basic salary plus 32% shift premium Continuous nights 11pm until 11am 3 nights on 3 nights off – basic salary plus 48% shift premium These patterns do not rotate between days and nights the candidate will work one or the other. 

Employer Description:
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company develops innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD has more than 70,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. BD helps customers enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. The Plymouth plant is one of the premier evacuated tube and needle production facilities, making BD Vacutainer® blood collection products for markets across Europe and around the world. Located in the beautiful South West of England, the BD Plymouth site commenced operation in 1981 with 100 associates manufacturing BD Vacutainer® tubes in a new 250,000 sqft building. In 1988, a second building was added, bringing the manufacturing footprint up to 490,000 sqft. Over the last 40+ years, the operation has grown to over 850 associates. BD Plymouth invites you to become an integral part of a company that makes a difference in human health, saving and improving the lives of people in all corners of the globe. Use your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to develop innovative solutions and products that can benefit all people around the world. Contribute to a company that gives significant time, talent and resources to philanthropic and charitable efforts around the world. BD’s state-of-the-art facilities around the globe provide an environment that enables its highly talented and passionate workforce to be the best at their professions. BD Plymouth is always seeking great people to join the company on its journey to greatness. To continue operating as a truly world-class company, BD must go beyond providing outstanding products and services to those who need them. That is why BD participates in a number of initiatives that deliver significant healthcare benefits to people around the world. BD Plymouth is dedicated to attracting and retaining extraordinary contributors. The company offers various initiatives and programmes that enable its associates to grow and develop their careers, receive recognition and rewards for their efforts, and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Working Hours :
Year 1 to Year 3: Monday to Friday - Total hours per week: 37.5. During Year 3 - Continuous days 11am until 11pm 3 days on 3 days off – basic salary plus 32% shift premium.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Diligent,Dependable,Punctual,Self-disciplined,Enthusiastic,Honest,Positive