Apprentice Maintenance Technician (Level 3 Engineering)

Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Perform repairs on a wide range of equipment, including vacuum plants, oil processing equipment, FLTs, compressed air systems, lighting and production machinery. Conduct emergency repairs to minimise production downtime. Routine maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance of equipment and legal compliance. Inspect equipment and systems regularly for signs of wear or malfunction. Maintain detailed maintenance records and logs using Idhammar database. Install new equipment and systems according to technical manuals and safety guidelines. Assist with upgrading or retrofitting existing equipment to improve performance or meet new operational needs. Report and address potential safety hazards using companies SIO reporting system.

Training:
Primarily based in the workplace. Apprentices attend Loughborough College 1 day per week during term time to study an embedded Level 3 BTEC Foundation Award (4 units of BTEC – Maintenance, Electrical Principles, Maths, Health and Safety). Dedicated trainer/assessor to visit the apprentice(s) in the workplace.

Training Outcome:

After completion of the training period, progression to Maintenance Technician, then Senior and Lead Maintenance Technician.

Employer Description:

We provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects. Through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping to future-proof critical infrastructure. Installed in some of the world’s most demanding applications, our range of transformer solutions are designed and built by our engineering experts using quality materials to our exacting standards. The result is products that deliver on performance, reliability and efficiency – time after time. Fully supported throughout their lifespan by our team of expert engineers, our designs abide by EU Regulation 548/2014 Tier 2, also known as EcoDesign Compliance, which legislates the efficiency of transformers. The range icludes power transformers, special transformers and reactors, as well as tapchangers.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Friday, 7:30am - 12:30pm.

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