Multiskilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice PDS (CNC) ENGINEERING LTD

This amazing apprenticeship will train you to become a multiskilled maintenance engineer, within the engineering industry, teaching you how to diagnose and fix machinery within a manufacturing environment. There is a new opportunity for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice to join the PDS CNC Engineering team at their site in Nelson.

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Closing date: 23 Aug 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,707.84 to £21,131.76

    Wage is TBC

    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

    Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4:30pm and Friday, 8am – 1:00pm.

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125684

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
  • Carrying out maintenance activities according to the maintenance plans
  • Learning to complete all machine maintenance tasks as per the preventative maintenance plans along with developing as required
  • Assisting in identifying and monitoring that the correct level of spare parts is held on site and stored correctly
  • Developing the skills to identify and suggest improvements to prevent machine breakdowns and avoid the reoccurrence of faults and problems
  • Correctly completing all documentation as required on databases & paperwork e.g. the machine history record, preventative maintenance plan etc.
  • Recording all work completed, parts used, and problems encountered
  • Assisting the team at PDS in solving technical or quality related concerns/problems
  • Completing any other reasonable tasks as required by the business

Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities on systems such as:

  • Maintaining mechanical equipment
  • Maintaining hydraulic & pneumatic equipment
  • Maintaining electrical & electronic equipment
  • Understanding and interpreting process logic control equipment

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

The apprentice will be working towards a Level 3 Maintenance and operations engineering technician qualification and the training will be at Burnley College 1 day a week. 

Apprentices must achieve level 2 English and mathematics prior to taking the end-point assessment for the apprenticeship if they haven’t achieved them on entry.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once completing the apprenticeship, there is a potential of being offered a full-time permanent position with the company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4 or above) Desired

About the employer

PDS Engineering is a World Record breaking company providing world-class precision engineering and manufacture of components to the highest specifications and specializing in engineering excellence. Recognized for rapid response and flexibility alongside a wealth of experience in Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Petrochemical and Marine applications PDS' team of engineers offer a one-stop-shop service from concept and design to manufacturing and full production. This amazing apprenticeship, within a family run business, will train you to become a multiskilled maintenance engineer, within the engineering industry, teaching you how to diagnose and fix machinery within a manufacturing environment. There is an exciting new opportunity for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice to join the PDS CNC Engineering team at their site in Nelson.

Employer

PDS (CNC) ENGINEERING LTD

Address

UNIT 10

RIVERSIDE BUSINESS CENTRE

CLIFFE ST NELSON

BB9 7QR

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Training

Training provider

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Contact

Themis@burnley.ac.uk

01282 733005

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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