Mechanical Apprentice SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS (UNITED KINGDOM) LIMITED
As a mechanical maintenance apprentice, you would install service and repair engineering machinery and equipment. You could work on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems. If you enjoy practical work, are good at solving problems and interested in engineering as a career, this could be an ideal job for you. Duties include: Manufacturing Float glass and coating glass to increase energy efficiency.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 29 Aug 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,700.00
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Working week
Monday – Friday for the first year at HETA, 8am till 4pm. In years 2, 3 and 4 the successful student will work on Saint Gobain's shift pattern.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
48 Months
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Possible start date
31 Aug 2023
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Date posted
23 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000125196
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As a mechanical maintenance apprentice, you would service and repair machinery and equipment in a glass manufacturing and conversion facility
· Manufacturing Float glass
· Coating glass to increase energy efficiency
· Laminating glass for security and noise reduction purposes
· Utilities and building services
You could work on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatics to guard against production delays or shut-down of systems.
Your job would fall into one of two areas – preventative (planned) maintenance, and emergency maintenance.
In preventative maintenance, your duties would include:
· Routine maintenance to prevent breakdowns
· Finding and fixing faults, carrying out repairs using a variety of mechanical principles,
o Fitting and assembly skills including the use of power and hand tools
o Welding, fabrication and brazing processes
· Carrying out scheduled overhaul and replacing parts that have reached the end of their working life.
· Carrying out condition monitoring on equipment
Emergency maintenance tasks would include:
· Responding immediately to machinery breakdowns
· Fixing faults on site or working with external partners
· Producing replacement components for emergency breakdowns
You would use manufacturer's technical manuals and diagrams to help locate faults, and carry out the work with a range of instruments and tools. You would usually work as part of a small team with guidance from a Shift Engineer.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Students will be working on a 4 year apprenticeship, year 1 will be spent at the HETA training centre where they will complete the following training:
Mechanical workshop training including Maintenance, bench fitting, and basic machining.
A BTEC Level 3 Extended certificate in Engineering delivered one day a week
1 day a week, completing a Level 3 technical qualification equivalent to A-Level standard. This includes theory lessons in Health & Safety, Engineering maths and Science
You will be working with our instructors to develop the knowledge skills and behaviours required of your apprenticeship standard
Years 2, 3 and 4 will be spent on site at Saint Gobain where they will work alongside the Maintenance team and gain hands on experience and training to further their knowledge as well as working towards their Maintenance and operations engineering technician qualification.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship candidates can be offered a full time contract of Employment in their chosen specialism.
Saint Gobain Glass believe in developing people and there will therefore be options to progress within the company with opportunities for Higher Education or through multi-skilling.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 5 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 5 or above) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS (UNITED KINGDOM) LIMITED
Address
Weeland Road
Goole
DN14 0FD
Training
Training provider
HUMBERSIDE ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact
Apprenticeship standard
Maintenance and operations engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 29 Aug 2023