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L3 Apprentice Mechanical Fitter - Swindon - Warehouse environment KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT (U.K.) LIMITED

Are you looking to start a career in Mechanical Engineering? We have the exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter to join our Swindon Warehouse, undertaking a L3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. The Apprentice will receive hands on experience and training, while building their knowledge in study time during the working day.

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Closing date: 18 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    Range of benefits such as Pension Programme, Health & Wellbeing resources including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Family Support, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Assurance, savings on electric cars and gym memberships and more!

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Workday week will be Monday - Friday. Working hours 8.00-16.00 if Apprentice is under age of 18 or 7:30-16.00 if they are over 18. In Year 1, two days a week are spent in college, decreasing to one day a week or less in Year 2 onwards.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    18 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000067090

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Work experience and training in the Warehouse will give our Apprentice excellent training and experience in the following:

  • Conducting maintenance on deployable fuel handling infrastructure including pumps, hydraulic power packs, fuel couplings and fuel storage tanks.
  • Mechanical hydraulics and some electrical maintenance activities
  • Assist the Maintenance Team with general fitting duties whilst adhering to the correct Work and Health and Safety procedures.

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

Our Apprentice will follow the Mechatronics Maintenance pathway of the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. The studying element of the Apprenticeship will be delivered 2 days a week at New College Swindon for Year 1, dropping to 1 day a week in Year 2 and most of the Apprentice's time in Years 3 and 4 being spent at work. 

Qualifications Apprentice will receive throughout programme:

• Level 2 Foundation competence qualification (Practical units broad based skills)
• Level 3 Development Competence qualification (Practical work based units)
• Level 3 Development Technical knowledge qualification (Theory based units broad based knowledge)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This Apprentice role has been designed to help develop individuals who are looking to enter Mechanical Engineering. Progression after completion of the L3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship could be higher level Engineering qualifications or Apprenticeships.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Self-motivated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

Please note you are not eligible for this Apprenticeship scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme.

About the employer

KBR provide comprehensive consulting, technology, engineering and construction solutions for a wide range of markets, from aerospace and defence to energy and chemicals to intelligence and beyond.

Employer

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT (U.K.) LIMITED

Address

KBR National Service Hub

Europa Business Park

Swindon

SN3 4ND

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Training

Training provider

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, follow the link to the KBR website. Please Note: KBR does not offer sponsorship and will only consider applicants who have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom, and who have lived in the UK for at least the past three (3) years.

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

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Closing date: 18 Aug 2022