Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

As a mechanical biased engineering apprentice, you will be learning all aspects of mechanical engineering to become a fully competent mechanical engineer at the end of the 4-year apprenticeship.

Role:

This apprentice role will enable you to learn the skills required to be able to assist the production department, resources, and systems to ensure the company maintains a high-quality product, always in line with company policies, regulatory standards, and statutory guidelines / deadlines.

At the end of the 4-year apprenticeship, with the training provided and qualifications achieved, we expect that you will become fully competent at being an engineer with skills in the following areas:

Follow PPM inspections to maintain plant reliability Complete maintenance and fault finding on a highly automated production facility Understand the use of condition monitoring and how it guides maintenance activities Read and interpret technical drawings Experience with pumps, mechanical drives, bearings, and fans Refurbishment and in-house repair of equipment Reporting on Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Training:

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Relevant training will be provided through Lancaster and Morecambe College Functional Skills may be required if entry requirements not met

Training Outcome:
As an engineering apprentice, you will be learning all aspects of engineering to become a fully competent engineer This is an 80/20 split between mechanical and electrical engineering and further training will be given a the end of the apprenticeship to boost the electrical element. we also offer you a permanent contract and a guarantee of a permanent role if you successfully complete the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Northwood Tissue Lancaster Ltd is part of Northwood Hygiene Products which is an established paper making business and provides tissue products to customers in many markets. There are 9 different sites that produce, convert or sell our products. So opportunities to work in other locations if people are willing.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Problem solving