Building Services and Maintenance Engineer Apprentice Level 3, Selfridges, London. September start.

Dalkia is fully committed to ensuring all apprentices have the best experience as this is the starting point of your career which we pledge to nurture and support throughout your course and progression.

The designated college for training will be in Newham, London.

The apprentice will be paired with an engineer every day and will be expected to assist in carrying out routine tasks such as inspections, electrical testing, mechanical fault finding and general building services maintenance.  We are a maintenance service provider and the focus will be on a wide range of building services and for you to gain a good understanding of these however, should your course warrant exposure to installation work we are limited to what we can provide on our customer’s sites. We have a fantastic enthusiastic team who can support you every step of the way into your career in building services and coupled with management support and oversight we will ensure you will be successful in completing your apprenticeship course and portfolio of work.

Examples of daily tasks include:

To understand safe practices of working and always work in accordance with Dalkias’ health and safety policies and procedures for your protection and the safety of others. Supervised and assisted maintenance of electrical /elechanical equipment such as pumps, boilers, hot and cold-water systems, drainage systems, heating systems, air handling and air conditioning units for example. To carry out reactive works and repair faulty equipment within contractual service level agreements (SLAs) and timelines.

We require you to:

Always act professionally, including when on customer premises and dealing with customers. Play a part in site visits and inspections and support getting the sites ready for client inspections, working with the health and safety team to ensure site documentation is understood and up to date. Ensure our client’s equipment remains operational and complies with current safety documentation and legislation. Take part in all apprentice activities planned by the company (e.g., annual apprentice event / training review etc.). Take a proactive approach to their learning while on site and be vocal in what they would like to experience and want more exposure to.

Training:
As well as guided on the job training specific to our organisation you will study towards your Building Services and Maintenace Engineer Level 3. You will attend college on day release during term time A tutor will be assigned to you and you will receive protected study time within the workplace. You will also get support from our apprenticeship team through mentoring and buddying. Functional Skills level 2 in English and maths if required.

Training Outcome:

Dalkia is fully committed to ensuring all apprentices have the best experience as this is the starting point of your career which we pledge to nurture and support throughout your course and progression.
We really value our people and pride ourselves on our loyal team. We genuinely see this as a career opportunity for the right candidate and have an excellent apprenticeship track record.

Employer Description:
EDF Energy is a British integrated energy company, wholly owned by the French state-owned EDF, with operations spanning electricity generation and the sale of natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom. Dalkia Facilities Ltd is a subsidiary of EDF Energy Ltd. Everything we do is in service to our clients and their customers. We continuously find new and better ways of working to help our clients overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow. We partner with our clients and are committed to realise their ambitions and deliver solutions to meet their needs. We are upfront, honest and act with integrity. By staying curious and pushing ourselves to find new and better ways of doing things, we’re constantly innovating, creating quality and adding value for our clients at every stage.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 07.30 - 16.30. With an hour for lunch.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Mechanically minded,Curious-minded