Apprentice Production Technician
VPI Power Ltd
Hoddesdon, EN11 0RF
Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 14 August at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 May 2024
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Summary
VPI Rye House are looking for an apprentice to join their team. Candidates should be confident, keen, enthusiastic, and committed, with a positive attitude to work. This is an ideal opportunity to learn all aspects of production maintenance within the thermal power generation industry and achieve an Advanced Apprenticeship qualification.
- Annual wage
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£13,212 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 September
- Duration
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3 Years
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
You will undertake Level 3 Engineering Technician Standard Apprenticeship: - Pathway 13.
During this three-year programme, you will undertake 'off the job' training at Harlow College to develop sector-specific skills. The remaining duration will be spent on-site at Rye House Power Station where you will receive specific on-the-job training by an experienced mentor/supervisor/line manager.
You will also be supported by a dedicated assessor who will guide and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship
Engineering Technicians are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex work and must, as a minimum be able to:
- Apply safe systems of working.
- Make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes or services.
- Apply proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in communicating both technical and non-technical information.
- Have a commitment to continued professional development.
Engineering Technicians take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake within the limits of their personal authority. They also need to be able to demonstrate a core set of behaviours in order to be competent in their job role, complement wider business strategy and development. This will enable them to support their long-term career development.
Successful achievement of the end-point assessment will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship.
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support.
- Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).
Where you’ll work
1 Ratty's Lane
Hoddesdon
EN11 0RF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HARLOW COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths, English, Science and 2 others (grade 4 -9 or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Enthusiastic
- Punctual
Other requirements
Apprentice Employment Agency is acting as an Flexi-Job Apprentice Agency & will engage you for the duration of the apprenticeship & pay your salary. You should be aware that the company/business named in this vacancy is a host employer & you will not be employed by them. Your application may be shared with training providers & employers.
About this company
An apprenticeship with VPI is a great opportunity to put both theoretical and practical learning into practise. We are one of the largest energy producers in the UK with five operational Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) sites totaling a fleet capacity of 3,119 Megawatts. This is an apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Not only will you learn valuable skills as you start out on your career, but you will also be doing so in one of our CCGT sites that provides required power and stability to the national grid.
After this apprenticeship
Long-term career progression will be subject to performance. The position comes with personal development throughout your career with VPI and support to deliver the businesses objectives.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VPI Power Ltd
Georgia Marlow
georgia.marlow@apprentice-employment.co.uk
07540 716312
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000250484.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 14 August at 11:59pm)
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