Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice (Electrical Bias) BALMORAL TANKS LTD

Balmoral Tanks Limited are looking for a Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice (Electrical Bias) to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to join their team. The post holder will assist and learn from day to day tasks which are performed by the maintenance team. Working with a variety of equipment and tools.  A combination of mechanical, electrical, PLC and pneumatics. You will interpret drawings and specifications and plan work, ensuring you have the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task. Diagnosing, responding to breakdowns and performing servicing.

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Closing date: 03 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,520.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday – Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    18 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000146513

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

 

Role and responsibilities:

  • Ensuring all machines are serviced and inspected to schedule, in line with health and safety
  • Performing basic maintenance routines on tools
  • Responding to breakdowns
  • Ensuring maintenance records are up to date
  • Ensure all equipment is fit for purpose by regular servicing
  • Ensure compliance to all maintenance procedures

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

After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)

After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Plus one of the following:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology (QCF) – for starts up to June 2017 only
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies (QCF) - for starts up to June 2017 only
  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – for all starts from 1st July 2017

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, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Multitask, Interpersonal skills, Self motivated, Task orientated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

Balmoral Tanks Ltd is a leading European engineering, design and manufacturing company. As a result of significant investment in people and plant, the company produces what is believed to be the most comprehensive range of tank products available for a single source in the EU. Overall, we employ people who are flexible, methodical and effective team players. Everyone must commit to learning and be willing to thrive in a “Right first time” culture. Your personal values must align with the core value of the business, and you must never mistreat any customer.

Employer

BALMORAL TANKS LTD

Address

Barrowfield Road

Thurnscoe

Rotherham

S63 0EW

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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.

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Closing date: 03 Jul 2023