Engineering Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Mechanical) Apprentice

VPI Damhead are looking for an apprentice to train alongside our existing, experienced team.  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. You will be working alongside a mentor and assisting the experienced process shift team with the following duties:

Main duties and responsibilities:

Start-up & shutdown the plant process as per operating procedures Operating the plant and process within the set production and safety parameters Take samples as per the sampling schedule and procedure Complete daily logs and make notes of operational events and communicate to the Shift Team Leader and oncoming shift team Assist in the return to service of new plant and equipment Assisting in carrying out permit to work isolations, de-isolations Report any Health & Safety issues / incidents Report any Engineering issues Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on plant

Other responsibilities:

Ensure correct stock control of any raw materials used on plant Ensure control of emergency equipment and PPE in the area Ensure correct control of any waste streams and assist in the management of the controlled waste zone

Due to Health and Safety requirements for shift working, all apprentices must be 18 years of age by April 2025 when they leave their studies at IPS continue their apprenticeships on site.

Training:

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

Training Outcome:

This is a 52-month 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 to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

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