CHEP Severnside - Level 3 - Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

So, what's the role about?

This 4-year Engineering Apprenticeship will cover a structured course provided by our training partner Make UK. You'll be given a tailored training plan to work through at our service centers, supported by your allocated mentor and manager.

Working under supervision, some of the tasks you will work towards being responsible for are:
• Complying with legislative and industry best practice.
• Performing proactive and reactive maintenance.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Seek ways to improve all processes and procedures relating to maintenance.
• Work safely following detailed risk assessments.

Working with our Training Provider (College) and work mentors, some of the skills and knowledge you will develop are:
• Technical communication skills.
• Strong safety mindset and understanding of safety procedures.
• Ability to problem-solve and have a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and make decisions when required.
• Be fully conversant in engineering maintenance theories and principles within own discipline.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Develop Strong Fault-Finding abilities within own discipline.
• Ability to shut down & start up equipment safely - LOTO.
• Perform first-line routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, including removing and replacing components, cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and fault finding.

What is the key attribute for this role?

• Minimum of 18 years of age due to health and safety and safeguarding

What’s in it for me?

• A level 3 diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• A competitive starting salary of £17,524, with all accommodation and travel costs funded by CHEP during your first year of student accommodation.
• Structured future earning potential year-on-year as you develop in your role
Current Framework: Year one: £17,524, Year two: £25,900, Year three: £28,200, Year four: £30,379
• A benefit package that includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Share Scheme, Employee platform offering everyday discounts, Life Assurance and Company enhanced Pension contribution (You contribute 5%, CHEP contributes 7.5%)
• Following the successful completion of your apprenticeship, subject to role availability, you can apply for a permanent shift technician role.
• Further in-house and external training and development are available, including continuing higher education and academic studies in engineering.

Training:

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll work towards several academic and vocational qualification levels throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including: 

● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Competence  - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
● In house training in line with your requirements.
● Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.

Training Outcome:

• Additional training and development available for the right candidate.
• Continuation of higher education and academic studies in engineering.
• Continued professional development.

Employer Description:
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. We're committed to the ongoing personal and professional development of our colleagues. As a result, we're recruiting for our next cohort of Multi-Skilled Engineers to help shape the future of CHEP. If you are interested in Engineering and automation, this may be the role to help start your career with a global player in supply chain.

Working Hours :
At CHEP Mon - Fri - 8am - 4pm; At Make UK Mon - Thur 8am - 4.30pm Fri 8am - 12.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience