Hozelock - Level 3 - Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

Overview:

Work as part of a team to provide a fully comprehensive maintenance service to Midpoint Park Manufacturing & Distribution Centre sites. Provide a reliable & professional service, ensuring all equipment is available to use as required to meet the production plan. Support & contribute to a continuous improvement culture for site maintenance activity, continually seeking reduction & efficiency improvement initiatives

Description:

Provide a quick, efficient & cost-effective repair service to equipment breakdowns

Machine Maintenance & Repair:

Perform routine and preventive maintenance on injection moulding machines Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic issues Ensure proper calibration and alignment of moulding equipment. Replace or repair worn-out components to minimise breakdowns Install new equipment as required Completion of the annual Planned Maintenance Plan Supervise contractors to carry out occasional work from time to time Maintain accurate records of work carried out on all equipment Carry out TPM routines for every production section Carry out all refurbishment work as required Utilise downtime periods to effectively overhaul equipment Be able to fault find and repair on injection moulding machines & robots Relocate and install equipment as required Identify machinery/equipment not fit for purpose and propose cost-effective solutions to ensure activity can still be carried out Assist in DC and other parts of the Business as detailed by the Maintenance and Facilities Manager Ensure all work that is undertaken is completed safely and with relevant authorisation Comply with the health and safety responsibilities as defined in the company health and safety policy and ensure that any specific responsibilities are adequately delegated in their absence

Any other duties required to support the achievement of the company’s objectives.

Training:

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including: 

● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
● In house training in line with your requirements.
● Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

On completion of your training and End Point Assessment, you will be awarded your apprenticeship certification to prove competence as an Engineering Technician. 

Training Outcome:

When you complete your apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to join the maintenance team or other available roles within Hozelock.

Employer Description:
Who are Hozelock? Today, we are a global garden equipment manufacturer with our head office in Birmingham (UK). Over 75% of our products are made in Britain. With the remaining 25% built in our overseas factories in France, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China. Hozelock is sold in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, where it is achieving rapid growth.

Working Hours :
At Hozelock - Mon - Fri 7.30am - 4pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience