Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Duties:

This role is very diverse, you will learn to apply a complex range of skills to carry out the installation, testing, fault-finding and planned maintenance of complicated and automated machinery in our state-of-the-art industrial chocolate manufacturing facility on the Essex/Suffolk border. Assist with the layout of the site, being involved with and understanding the installation of new services during the build stages of the development of the second phase of the site. Assist with the layout of the equipment, being involved with and understanding the installation of new equipment and the production process flow. Fault finding & problem solving on a variation of production and site equipment. Create and carry out planned maintenance schedules. Liaise with suppliers & service companies regarding problem solving & service engineer visits. Identify spare parts for all equipment, in line with business strategies. Liaise with Production teams and identify, implement, and optimise improvements to machinery and plant. Identify and carry out Engineering improvement projects when required. Actively train down skills through standardised work to both Production operatives through TPM & other shift engineers. Work with suppliers in the installation of new and existing plant and equipment. Provide technical assistance to aid in the verification of new equipment. All roles: You are responsible for carrying out all tasks in compliance with the Company’s policies as detailed in the Employee Handbook and guidance information such as SOPs, instructions from your Manager and written procedures for your Department. This ensures the Quality of our products, the Health and Safety of employees and visitors, and Food Safety for our customers.

Training:

Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3.

Training Outcome:

Pay will be reviewed annually with the aim of progressing you into a permanent vacancy in the Engineering team.

Employer Description:
At GCB we are currently the world’s 4th largest processer of cocoa, and our aim is to become the world’s preferred and leading cocoa partner. Driven by our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, we continuously strive to deliver outstanding personal cocoa and chocolate solutions to meet the needs of our valued customers, growing together with them in long-term partnerships. Our state-of-the-art chocolate factory in Glemsford, Suffolk, produces liquid and solid chocolate on an industrial scale for customers across the UK & Ireland to use in their products.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm, while training. Moving to a 2 shift pattern after training.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative,Logical,Communication skills