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Engineering (Mechatronics) Technician Apprentice IMERYS MINERALS LIMITED

Imerys Minerals Ltd are looking to recruit 6 Engineering Apprentices to join their production sites. As an Engineering Apprentice you will learn all the elements of either Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering required in order to maintain productivity of a busy Industrial Plant.

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Closing date: 14 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,491.00

    £201.75 per week

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000063404

  • Positions

    6 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an Engineering Apprentice at Imerys Minerals Ltd you will learn all the elements of either Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering required in order to maintain productivity of a busy Industrial Plant, whilst working safely at all times adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a team to complete the maintenance tasks as directed by the Supervisor
  • Control and maintain a safe working environment ensuring that any issues are reported in a timely manner ensuring that workplace activities are compliant with UK Health and Safety Regulations covering employees, contractors and visitors
  • Operate and contribute to the continuous improvement of the site Operations, to provide the required quality production safety and efficiently at minimum cost

 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • You will attend St Austell College on a weekly basis (during term times)
  • You will achieve a Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification 

You will be required to undertake mandatory qualifications: 

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there is potential to progress within the company 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Proactive, Diligent, Punctual, Dextrous, Sense of Humour

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

May be required to travel to other sites in rural locations

About the employer

We are the world’s leading producer of minerals supplying a wide and diverse range of end applications. We operate globally employing over 16,000 employees.

Employer

IMERYS MINERALS LIMITED

Address

Par Moor Centre

Par Moor Road

Par

PL24 2SQ

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Training

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Contact

Ceri

01209617826

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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