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Maintenance Fitter Apprentice - Mechanical bias FCC RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED

FCC Recycling UK is looking for a Maintenance Fitter Apprentice - Mechanical Bias, to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to join their team.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,768.00

  • Working week

    You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    27 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000097305

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

To work within the Waste Treatment Division (WTD) and to assist in providing onsite maintenance at its sites located at Sheffield or Leeds.  

Roles and responsibilities:

  • To work alongside existing site maintenance fitters
  • To provide routine breakdown and mechanical maintenance of process equipment including pumps, valves and compressor
  • To undertake routine maintenance monitoring and repairs in industrial and office environments
  • To maintain records of work undertaken and of routine and exceptional inspections, testing and similar activities to allow the effective management of process equipment

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

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard on a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade C or grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths Higher Paper (Grade C or grade 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

FCC Environment (FCC Environment is the trading name for FCC Environment (UK) Limited and FCC Environment Services (UK) Limited) is a leading UK waste and resource management company, which is part of a global group with a strong heritage in providing services for communities and businesses. Our vision is to be the environmental company of choice, delivering change for a sustainable future. FCC Environment’s core business centres on collection, resource recovery and renewable energy providing services for local authorities and commercial customers. To make our skills and expertise easily accessible to our customers.

Employer

FCC RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED

Address

Sycamore House

Knowsthorpe Lane

Leeds

LS9 0PJ

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Training

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contact

Recruitment Team

recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please follow the link to apply on the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre website and complete an application form. Once this has been received, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email response with the next steps of the application process. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close company vacancies, should they get filled, ahead of the published closing date.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 28 Feb 2023