Technical Engineering Apprentice DRAX POWER LIMITED
Fancy working on the UK's largest power station while you train as an engineering Apprentice? Join us on our four-year Technical Engineering Apprenticeship where you will qualify as a level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician upon completion. Apply today to find out more!
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 24 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,186.63
Salary will substantially increase upon successful completion of each year of the apprenticeship.
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Working week
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
Total hours per week: 37.0
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
07 Aug 2023
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Date posted
17 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000133612
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Positions
5 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
So, what’ll you be doing? Over the four years you’ll split your time between learning on site at the Drax Power station and at our training providers learning hub.
The tasks you will be doing will include:
- Attending and contributing to pre work safety kick off meetings
- Working as part of a working party
- Carrying out maintenance and repair work on plant items
- Following safety documents (Risk Assessments / Method Statements / Company Procedures)
- Following procedures for reinstating plant areas after work (clean-up / remove temporary barriers / replace guards etc.)
- Assisting with record keeping (Job card close out / handovers)
- Identifying suitable jobs for NVQ completion
- Collecting supporting evidence for NVQ work reports
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Ultimately, you’ll be learning to be responsible and accountable for the plant, and its equipment and systems. But that’s not all, you’ll also be learning to solve problems safely, logically, quickly, and confidently.
At the end of your 4 years you’ll come out with a level 3 apprenticeship in Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) together with a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (as a minimum).
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
After the apprenticeship, you may get the opportunity to progress to a HNC and HND in Engineering, dependent upon your performance and career path.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
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About the employer
Employer
DRAX POWER LIMITED
Address
Drax Power Station
Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 8PH
Contact
Charlotte Jacovou
Training
Training provider
HUMBERSIDE ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Maintenance and operations engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
Initial stage involves online application, followed by testing and interview process. Contact Careeers@drax for our Top Tips document to help .you complete your application.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 24 Mar 2023