Engineering Apprentice

The role will require:

Completion of relevant Level 3 qualification  and attend college weekly at our nominated training provider. Work with the maintenance team to Perform planned and predictive maintenance of equipment and complete ad hoc repairs in a timely manner and by prioritising works in line with site priorities to ensure that efficient production is maintained  Work with the maintenance team to assess the need for spares by ensuring that the critical spares and spares list is up to date and stock is at the required levels. Escalate any issues in a timely manner to the Engineering manager Work with the maintenance team to ensuring a safe environment by conducting all servicing and maintenance activities with minimal risk to employees, products and equipment. Champion safety  Work with the maintenance team to start using route cause analysis on breakdowns to identify actions and drive completion of actions to prevent re-occurrence Work with the maintenance team to support the energy reduction and sustainability agenda to reduce environmental impacts across the site by ensuring all actions are completed Participate in daily and weekly review sessions to drive the improvement throughout the site Undertake training and engaging with other members of the maintenance team to wider knowledge in all areas of maintenance

Training:

The training will take place both in the workplace and at York College and will typically be 4 days a week in work and 1 day at York College during college term time.

This Level 3 apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician and we offer the following routes:

Electrical Technician
Mechanical Technician
Electrical System and Process Control Technician
Electromechanical Technician
You will also work towards the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Diploma and produce a portfolio of evidence on which the End-Point Assessment (EPA) technical interview will be based.

Training Outcome:

Potential of permanent employment on completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our 4 UK manufacturing sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week between 8:30am and 5pm Monday to Friday for the first 2 years and then going on to going onto 24/7 shift pattern

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Willingness to learn,Engineering appreciation