Technical Apprentice (Maintenance and Engineering Technician)

Working with Tamar Crossings technicians  Conducting planned maintenance tasks   Fault finding on the three Torpoint ferries   Learning about the ferry systems and equipment   

Training:
First term classroom based, 5 days a week Thereafter, 4 days per week based at the Torpoint Ferry, 1 day in the classroom Final year full time in the workplace Extensive on-the-job training with our experienced staff

Training Outcome:

If successful on the apprenticeship there may be opportunity for future employment and/or progression onto a higher-level qualification. 

Employer Description:

The Torpoint Ferry delivers an important public service to join Plymouth with the Rame Peninsula in Southeast Cornwall. The service operates up to 3 ferries at any one time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is the busiest estuarial ferry crossing in the UK, carrying approximately 2.4 million vehicles per year.

Working Hours :
Normally 5 days per week, 8am to 4pm with one of those days being at college.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Highly motivated