Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Job Role:

·        To repair and maintain site machinery and plant to a high standard

·        To work with a “safety first” approach to ensure both personal safety, along with safety of colleagues and the environment

·        Possess a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems

·        Identify and implement improvements to machinery and processes to increase reliability, reduce downtime and enhance safety.

·        Work with other teams in the business, such as Production, H&S and R&D to facilitate process improvements ensure smooth integration of new processes, products and equipment.

·        To maintain documentation to provide a database of machinery service records.

·        Undertake planned and preventative maintenance and develop planned maintenance activities to increase machine reliability

·        Identify spares requirements to facilitate accurate parts ordering  

Role and Responsibilities:

·        Understanding machinery and facility operation to allow a rapid fault diagnosis and repair

·        Understand and use logical fault-finding techniques.

·        Safe and correct use of hand-tools and equipment.

·        Correctly follow any Safe Working Procedures to ensure safe outcomes

·        Update machine records with detailed descriptions of problems and resolutions to assist colleagues

·        Involvement in creating specifications for acquiring new machinery and equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose.

·        Provide technical support on processes and equipment for other teams.

·        Undertake specific training to enhance skills and knowledge

·        Work alongside the Health and Safety team to ensure all work is delivered safely and to continually strive to reduce any risks.

·        Be aware of new technologies to support the manufacturing processes such as automation, cameras, sensors etc.

Training:

The successful applicant will be enrolled on to the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship with Burnley College. 

Training Outcome:

Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Established in Lancashire in 1993, GAP has flourished year after year, becoming a trusted trade supplier of low-maintenance PVC-U & Aluminium building products to both residential and commercial markets across the country. Our growth and success are due to our valued trade customers and our dedicated team here at GAP, whose commitment and expertise are the cornerstone of our operations.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shift pattern to be confirmed.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical