Maintenance Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship GENERAL ELECTRIC ENERGY UK LIMITED

This role ensures that plant and equipment perform to the required standard to facilitate production targets regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost within High Value Manufacturing environments. Activities will include installation, testing, fault-finding and the ongoing planned maintenance of complex automated equipment.

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Closing date: 30 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,500.00

  • Working week

    Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137652

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Observe and comply with all policies and procedures including health and safety at work
  • Attend all training courses
  • Complete tasks in the workshop and take responsibility for being involved in its day to day running
  • Carry basic mechanical engineering tasks such as: drilling, tapping, grinding, welding, fabrication
  • Adopt a continuous improvement attitude in developing work throughout
  • Use of IT tools as part of the Business Management System
  • Training and utilising of internal housekeeping standards

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

  • Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship is typically a 42 month programme. The first ten months is spent in the Training Centre following various aspects of Engineering Skills to Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) followed by Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) in the employer’s premises
  • The Technical Certificate aspect of the programme is a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The vacancy offers enhancement of skills and qualifications and once qualified, opportunities could arise for progression to higher education and employer promotion.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

This role requires working offshore.

About the employer

Our team has the courage, scale, passion, diversity and resourcefulness needed to deliver that promise…wherever and however the world needs it. Together with our customers, we’re proving that no one is ever limited to only affordable, reliable, or sustainable energy. Combining onshore and offshore wind, hydro and innovative technologies, GE Renewable Energy has installed more than 400 GW capacity globally.

Employer

GENERAL ELECTRIC ENERGY UK LIMITED

Address

Tyne Doc

NE33 5SW

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Training

Training provider

SUNDERLAND ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Contact

Nathan Lyle

nathan.lyle@seta.co.uk

0191 416 2860

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply online on Seta's website.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Mar 2023