MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) APPRENTICE WILLIAM COOK CAST PRODUCTS LIMITED

To work within our skilled team to study mechanical operations across a variety of state-of-the-art machines and systems. You will learn how to work safely, to understand engineering drawings, install equipment to a high specification and to diagnose faults and repair equipment accordingly.

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Closing date: 11 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

    £8 per hour.

  • Working week

    6AM TO 2PM MONDAY – THURSDAY. 6AM TO 11.30AM FRIDAY

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    09 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000161770

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

To work within our skilled team to study mechanical operations across a variety of state-of-the-art machines and systems. You will learn how to work safely, to understand engineering drawings, install equipment to a high specification and to diagnose faults and repair equipment accordingly.

  • INSPECT AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
  • ASSESS AND TEST PERFORMANCE AND CONDITION OF PLANT & EQUIPMENT
  • PROVIDING SUPPORT TO PRODUCTION TEAMS.
  • CARRY OUT PLANNED, UNPLANNED & PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ON A WIDE RANGE OF EQUIPMENT
  • MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES
  • WORKING WITHIN STRICT H&S PROCEDURES

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

Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship delivered on a day release basis at Olive Grove Campus, Sheffield. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Opportunities to take further qualifications. William cook has a strong tradition of developing apprentices into more senior roles within the organisation.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 5 and above.) Essential

About the employer

William Cook Cast Products is part of the William Cook group, whose companies design, manufacture and overhaul components and systems for applications where safety and reliability are critical. Whether public or private sector, UK or worldwide, William Cook customers all have one thing in common; they cannot afford to take risks. For nearly two centuries William Cook’s core competence has been casting steel. Today, most of William Cook’s components and systems for defence, rail and other industries still comprise high-specification cast alloys at their core. William Cook’s three main divisions, employing 500 people, generate revenues of £70m per year. The company’s profitability, private ownership and lack of debt permit a consistent programme of investment. This investment isn’t just in William Cook’s advanced manufacturing plants. It’s in university research, sponsored students and award-winning apprentices; investment that will keep William Cook World Class.

Employer

WILLIAM COOK CAST PRODUCTS LIMITED

Address

Parkway Avenue

Sheffield

S9 4UL

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Training

Training provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Contact

Stewart Parsisson

stewart.parsisson@sheffcol.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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