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Apprentice Maintenance Engineer POUNDFIELD PRODUCTS LTD

Poundfield Precast are a precast concrete manufacturer specialising in retaining walls, beam & block flooring, and bespoke precast concrete projects. They offer a nationwide coverage and operate from two locations in East Anglia and the Northwest. They are part of the SIGMA Precast Products Group (PPG).

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 10 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,400.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    42 Weeks

  • Possible start date

    19 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000064767

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assist organising effective/regular maintenance of Company’s plant & machinery
  • Assist daily/weekly/regular maintenance & safety checks 
  • Assist organising & documentation for effective repair of breakdowns
  • Ensure that spare parts/maintenance requisites are purchased at optimum cost & from approved suppliers
  • Report any threats to the health & safety of employees/potential pollution to the environment
  • Develop sound working relationships with all personnel & departments

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

You will be working towards the Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard. 

Day release will be to West Suffolk College.

Functional Skills in Maths and English will be studied unless exemptions held. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Company is growing rapidly and there will be opportunities to progress into supervisor/manager roles.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team working, Creative, Problem solving skills, Communication skills, IT skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 5-9) Essential

Things to consider

You will be working on a concrete manufacturing site outside and in large manufacturing sheds. There will be a certain amount of machinery noise. You will need to be able to drive as the location of this site does not have a public transport route.

About the employer

Poundfield Precast are a precast concrete manufacturer specialising in retaining walls, beam & block flooring, and bespoke precast concrete projects. They offer a nationwide coverage and operate from two locations in East Anglia and the Northwest. They are part of the SIGMA Precast Products Group (PPG).

Employer

POUNDFIELD PRODUCTS LTD

Address

Grove Farm, Creeting St. Peter

IPSWICH

IP6 8QG

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Training

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering fitter

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 10 Sep 2022