Engineering Maintenance Technician (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) Apprentice

The business is looking for an Apprentice to train alongside their existing experienced team of Technicians and Engineers on all aspects of operational and maintenance engineering (electrical, control and instrumentation) duties. As an apprentice you will study a range of programmes working towards a Level 3 ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Apprenticeship standard, covering a variety of skills and qualifications while earning a wage and completing invaluable practical skills in industry.

Apprentice technicians will undertake:

The installation, commissioning, testing, calibration, fault-finding, maintenance, and repair of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems and equipment, including motors, switchgear, control panels, field instruments, sensors, actuators, and DCS and PLC-based control systems, as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities They will support routine inspection, functional testing, loop checking, and system optimisation to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant and process control systems Apprentices may also assist with the safe isolation, disconnection, removal, and decommissioning of electrical, control, and instrumentation assets when plant or systems are withdrawn from service Candidates should be confident, keen, enthusiastic, and committed with a positive attitude to work

This is an ideal opportunity to learn all aspects of maintenance and operations engineering and achieve an advanced apprenticeship qualification, at one of the biggest and most efficient combined heat and power (CHP) plants in Europe.

Initially the first 10 months you will be based at HETA, following which you will then be based on site at VPI, Rosper Road, South Killingholme, Immingham DN40 3DZ. 

There will be some working at height and in confined spaces, with PPE required for work activities.  This is a 24/7 Industry:

*New applicants who meet the entry requirements of the role will be contacted by the Apprentice Employment Agency team to discuss your application and the apprenticeship in further detail. Please ensure you provide up to date contact details and check your junk in case of redirected emails. Failure to respond to communications will result in your application being withdrawn.

Training:

During this 52-month programme, you will undertake off the job training at HETA for the first year followed by further training and specific on the job training on site provided by experienced Maintenance team members. You will also be supported by a dedicated mentor from VPI and assessor from HETA who will guide and support you throughout your apprenticeship. You will undertake the Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship– dual discipline (EC&I), including an end-point assessment.

Training Outcome:
This is a 52-month (48 months plus 4 months EPA) apprenticeship with the potential for further employment opportunities for the right candidate

Employer Description:

An apprenticeship with VPI is a great opportunity to put both theory & practical learning into practise. We are one of the largest energy producers in the UK with five operational Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) sites totalling a fleet capacity of 3,119 megawatts. This is an apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Not only will you learn valuable skills as you start out on your career, but you will also be doing so in one of our CCGT sites that provides invaluable power and stability to the national grid.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 8am- 4pm

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,Enthusiastic,Punctual