Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

The Apprentice Engineer will be trained up to the requirements of a Maintenance Engineer. The Apprentice Engineer will attend college one day a week and complete a Level 3 in Engineering in conjunction with the apprenticeship levy.

Key Job Activities

• Observe and comply with the company safety policy and all safety notices and signs, ensuring all work is carried out safely and properly.
• Work toward being fully conversant with all engineering aspects of the plant.
• Control the planned maintenance system already in place and develop the programme to ensure all maintenance works are carried out and recorded under the guidance of the Plant Manager (site specific).
• Work closely with shift supervisors to avoid conflicts with maintenance works and ensure continued plant operation.
• Inspect, coordinate and maintain plant maintenance documentation in conjunction with the Plant Manager.
• Prepare and coordinate inspections, and effect repairs if required for all statutory and non‑statutory testing actions for plant and equipment in conjunction with the manager.
• Review and update site maintenance procedures as required or when necessary.
• Maintain the workshop area and ensure spares availability to minimize downtime.
• Provide the Plant Manager with appropriate stock lists as required for audit purposes.
• Liaise with the Plant Manager on improvement initiatives for company equipment.
• Complete maintenance logs in line with the company B.M.S System.

Education

• High School or equivalent.
• Grade C or above in Maths and English GCSE.

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 1 or 2 in Engineering or similar.
• Willing to attend the college and complete coursework practical and academically.
• Driving licence preferred.
• Ability to listen and act on instructions.
• Willingness to attend additional training courses specific to the role.
• A basic knowledge of engineering.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to read and understand written instruction.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety at work.
• Be a good communicator.
• Ability to use Microsoft packages – Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Quick to learn and maintain a professional manner.

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