Apprentice Facilities Engineer
What you will do:
The role involves shadowing the onsite engineering team providing general assistance to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day activities of the team.
Alongside a full-time job - The successful candidate will study to complete a 4-year Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.
Key Responsibilities:
As part of the facilities team, assist in maintaining the structures and mechanical and electrical services at the Company’s premises including the following key functions:
Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the Company’s and / or third-party specialist procedures and requirements. Carry out routine inspection functions in accordance with the Company’s and / or third-party specialist procedures and requirements. Plan and manage preventative maintenance activities including works in-house and works by 3rd party providers. Assist the Facilities team in managing service provider contracts including arranging and supervising contractor attendances and unplanned works. Carry out all duties in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy and procedures. Assist with ongoing improvement of Health and Safety throughout the business. Assist the Facilities team to ensure compliance with relevant statutory obligations. Update and maintain the Facilities database in accordance with the Company’s procedures. Draft day work orders, supervise contractors. Review and report on equipment performance levels. Review and report on contractor performance levels. Assist in maintaining a range of mechanical equipment and when required undertake works such as lighting, small power, fire alarms systems, and some other similar type systems. Consult with management on identified needs and the implementation of repair projects. To carry out other duties appropriate to the level and character of the post. Potential to provide split-shift cover Monday - Friday.Who you will be:
Someone who can communicate with a range of people from different backgrounds including ethnic, social and professional both verbally and in writing. Someone who can relate to all levels within organisation. Someone who will be able to manage a demanding workload by prioritising tasks and projects to meet appropriate work standards in a busy environment. Someone who can collect and analyse complex data and statistics. Someone who will effectively embody the company’s values of Ambition, Focus, Integrity, Openness, Respect. Someone who can travel between Worthing HQ and Crawley College. Driving licence strongly preferred.Training Outcome:
There is the potential for a permanent position on successful completion of the apprenticeship, and this will be confirmed during the final year.
Employer Description:
Rayner is a leading developer and manufacturer of ophthalmic implants and pharmaceuticals who specialise in intraocular lenses (IOLs) and related products used in cataract and refractive surgery. Since the development of the world’s first IOL, they have continuously pioneered IOL design with a goal of improving vision and restoring sight worldwide with their patients at the heart of everything they do.
Rayner is a unique place to work with its own special culture and people, who are all driven to provide the best visual outcomes for clinicians and patients. Whilst their vision drives and guides what they do, it is their culture and the way they work as well as treat themselves and others that forms the foundation of what they do. Being ambitious, focussed, open, respectful and keeping promises enables them to take on challenges that other businesses simply won’t entertain, and it’s those qualities they value and nurture in the people they work with.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, with possible requirement to cover split shifts, and one day attendance at Crawley College.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Willing to learn,Enthusiastic,Self-Motivated,Forward thinking,Flexible,Resourceful