Uniper UK - Level 3 - Operations & Maintenance- Engineering Apprenticeship UNIPER UK LIMITED

A Uniper UK apprenticeship is your ticket to becoming an Operator / Maintainer of the future. You will gain first-rate training and mentoring along with hands on experience and the qualifications to prove it! This apprenticeship will teach you how to operate, fix and maintain a multitude of machines in an industrial setting.

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Closing date: 31 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£15,709.00

In addition to a great starting salary, you will also receive a wealth of additional benefits, including but not restricted to: 12% pension, Share scheme, Healthcare and Dental, Life insurance, 26 days leave + bank holidays
Working week

When at Make UK - Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 12.30pm. When at Uniper - Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Total hours per week: 40.0
Expected duration

42 Months
Possible start date

15 Sep 2024
Date posted

10 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number

VAC1000211323
Positions

3 available

What you will do in your working day

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes.

We take your training and development very seriously and invest heavily to provide you with all of the tools you will need to be successful as you progress your career in the industry. You’ll learn on the job, gaining vital hands on experience at our technologically advanced power stations around the UK whilst getting paid for it. What’s more, in years 1 and 2 you’ll gain formal Engineering training and qualifications with an offsite training provider (living away from home whilst studying), in years 3 and 4 you’ll gain a HNC qualification and will continue your operations and maintenance development at one of our Power Plants in the South East.

We have teams of highly talented and experienced Operators and Engineers - who you’ll be learning from directly. There’s a real community feel - as you’ll be one of a number of Apprentices on the same career path together.

And, finally there’s our name. Uniper UK is recognised around the world as one of the largest power and energy companies. We supply power to 40 million homes and businesses - over 5 million of them are here in the UK. What’s more, we are also leading the way with decarbonising the energy network with new exciting projects such as Carbon Capture Storage and Hydrogen Generation.

This apprenticeship covers a range of skillsets and disciplines including mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation, the chosen individual will specialise in one of these fields. So, if you’ve always been fascinated by how all things work and you love taking them apart and putting them back together again, this apprenticeship could be perfect for you.

Your main responsibilities may include:

Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, spark erodes, grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
Carry out daily machine safety checks on all Machinery, both manual and automated
Carry out Preventative Maintenance on Machinery
Carry out diagnosis and repairs of any faults on plant machines, which could include electrical, mechanical, Fluid power, PLC and automation faults
Read tooling drawings and produce detailed components within specified tolerances
Supporting the Installation and development of new processes

The training you will be getting

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including: 

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) - off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham in year 1
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
In house training in line with your requirements

The apprenticeship includes a residential programme in year 1 at Make UK's state of the art facility to complete your Foundation Competence qualification and then in years 2 - 4 you will attend Make UK on block release to complete your classroom based qualifications (BTEC and HNC)

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

At the end of your Apprenticeship, you’ll have some impressive qualifications under your belt, including a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, a NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline and a HNC qualification. This will enable you to gain rounded experience that could open up career opportunities including support for further education - even a degree! And, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an Operator / Maintainer with real work experience behind you - even better you won’t have built up any debt.

Get qualifications and experience - and get paid! Your starting salary will be £15,709 and this will increase every 12 months subject to satisfactory performance, so in the fourth year, you could be earning over £27,000 and once graduated be earning over £37,000.

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4 / C / Pass) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (or other relevant subject) (Grade 4 / C / Pass) Essential

Things to consider

The first year of your apprenticeship will include a fully funded residential programme at Make UK in Birmingham, four weeks in Birmingham and then two at company throughout the year. When at Make UK, you will be expected to travel to Birmingham on Sunday night to check into the hotel and travel home at lunchtime on Friday. Daily travel to and from the hotel to the training centre is provided, as well as your breakfast and your evening meal being included.

About the employer

Employer

UNIPER UK LIMITED

https://www.uniper.energy/united-kingdom

Address

Power Station Road

Isle of Grain

Rochester

ME3 0AR

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Training

Training provider

EEF LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

training
qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

To Apply, click on link to be taken to Uniper's recruitment portal