Apprentice Workshop Engineer

Outline of day-to-day duties:

Assembly & Manufacturing:

Assemble and test water purification systems (including Deionisation, Reverse Osmosis, Ultra Filtration, and Ultraviolet Sterilisation) using hand tools, drills, soldering equipment, and centre lathe operations as required Perform electrical wiring of control panels Work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications to ensure accurate assembly Modify or adjust equipment as required to meet specifications or resolve issues

Cylinder Filling & Preparation:

Fill customer resin cylinders to required specifications Ensure all cylinders are labelled, sealed, and prepared for delivery or collection in line with company procedures Maintain records of all cylinders filled and dispatched

Repairs & Maintenance:

Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on equipment in the workshop Replace or refurbish components as required Conduct preventative maintenance on company-owned equipment and tools

Logistics & Stock Control:

Receive deliveries of parts, materials, and equipment Check deliveries to ensure items are correct, undamaged, and meet specified quality standards Booking in deliveries correctly via Sage 50 Accounts Professional software Liaise with suppliers and check deliveries against purchase orders Maintain stock usage records and assist in inventory control

Testing & Quality Control:

Test equipment to verify correct operation and compliance with company quality standards Record test results and complete all required job documentation Report any nonconformities or defects promptly

Health & Safety:

Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop in compliance with Health & Safety regulations Ensure tools and machinery are safe to use and report any faults immediately Wear PPE as required and follow safe working practices at all times

Authorities:

Carry out workshop work on approved jobs without additional supervision No authority to approve purchases - must request parts/materials via authorised purchasing channels Authority to stop work and report if unsafe conditions or quality issues are identified

Training:
Engineering maintenance technician

Training Outcome:
To be a Water Treatment Engineer out on site

Employer Description:
Wychwood Water Systems began trading in 1996, with a focus on design, manufacturing, installation and continuous support. The founder of the Company, having worked in the industry for some years, recognised that clients required a much more responsive and quality service than was being offered by large suppliers in the industry. Today, the Company has a strong experienced team covering the UK, as well as countries such as Georgia, Ethiopia, Cuba, Poland, Ireland and many others. Our company has always been about the team and still is. When our customers choose us, they are choosing a company that will partner with them to deliver reliable pure water solutions and will support them in every step of the process.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. 1 hour break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Mechanical/Electrical assembly,Mechanical/Electrical repair,Hand tool skills,read engineering drawings