Operations Process or Maintenance Apprenticeship

The ideal candidates should be logical, capable of solving problems efficiently, and have a hands-on, practical approach to learning and work. A curious mindset, coupled with respect and a strong work ethic, is essential to succeed and grow in this dynamic learning environment.

Over the 3 years they will be involved in activities such as:

Fault finding; learn to use a logical approach in finding defects and causes for failures in various equipment Working safely: Write risk assessments, and procedures to work safely Utilising H&S reporting tools Maintaining a predetermined selection of key assets e.g. PM’s and reactive maintenance of pumps, fans, drives, instrumentation, automation systems etc. Maintaining the process plant, including the incinerator, compressors, turbines, generators, boilers, conveyors, shredders, fans, valves, turbines, and pollution control equipment Carry out maintenance inspections, checks and routines and in addition carrying out first line maintenance and inspections Understand industry standard techniques which may include but are not limited to partial discharge monitoring, thermography, laser alignment, fan balancing, vibration analysis, thermography, phased array testing etc.

Training:
The successful candidates will be trained to a high level in the operation of an energy from waste plant i.e. safely, responsibly and profitably They will also learn to drive & operate heavy mobile plant and cranes, and gain experience in the hands-on operation of process plant, including the incinerator, compressors, turbines, generators, boilers, conveyors, shredders, fans, valves, turbines and pollution control equipment, and to be part of a successful team operating an Energy from Waste facility The apprenticeship will be split into two parts over 3 years The First Year will be spent under the tuition and supervision of the HETA Academy Years 2 & 3 will be spent back at home working within the EfW towards the achievement of their apprenticeship under the shared tuition and supervison of HETA  and FCC Allington EfW (Kent Enviropower)

Training Outcome:
Successful candidates will have access to our internal vacancies and can apply for jobs ahead of any competition We hope candidates chose us as their long term career choice

Employer Description:
FCC Environment is one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies employing more than 4,000 people. We provide a range of services, from collecting business and municipal waste to quarrying, recycling, and processing. We generate green energy from waste, recycle waste into new materials, promote reuse though our reuse shops and play a leading role in maintaining the circular economy. We are now on the lookout for Management Degree Apprentices to join our ever-growing business.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,A passion to make a difference,The drive to succeed


  • Location: FCC Environment Allington Ef W Laverstoke Road 20 20 Business Park Allington Maidstone Kent ME16 0LE
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: HUMBERSIDE ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
  • Posted: 19-Jun-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk