Service and Installation Engineer Apprentice
MR P J & MRS S A FENNING
Eye, IP23 8NH
Closes in 2 days (Friday 6 December)
Posted on 15 October 2024
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Summary
P J Fenning are distributors of high-quality durable systems for all livestock including, feeders, drinkers, silo’s, nest boxes etc. mainly for the poultry, pig and dairy industry, across the South East of the country. They are currently looking for a Service and Installation Engineer apprentice to join their team.
- Annual wage
- £14,560 a year
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 6 January
- 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
Main Duties:
- Whilst shadowing a senior engineer, you will learn and assist with the installation and maintenance of equipment on site, catering for all livestock. Some assembly work of equipment will be needed at our stores. You will be part of our small team 4 engineers, all of whom have been with the company for many years
- Most of our work is carried out on site i.e. farms. Can be livestock present, so bio security must be adhered to as requested by customers. And respect for the surroundings
- You will have the opportunity to learn a variety of skills like using general hand tools, grinding, welding, basic electrics. Learn problem solving
Where you’ll work
Elm Farm, Thwaite Road, Wickham Skeith
Eye
IP23 8NH
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
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- The learner will be studying the Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Day release to West Suffolk College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade 5)
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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Some outside work can make for sometimes ‘challenging’ working conditions. We work to get the job done not necessarily to the clock. We sometimes have to work to tight deadlines. Some paperwork is necessary to log jobs i.e. time and materials used, completing timesheets on a weekly basis. This must be accurate, legible and handed into the offic
About this company
We are distributors of high-quality durable systems for all livestock including, feeders, drinkers, silo’s, nest boxes etc. mainly for the poultry, pig and dairy industry, across the South East of the country. We Supply, install and maintain equipment offering a 24/7 breakdown service 365 days a years. Most of our work is carried out on site ( farms) some assembly work is necessary at our stores.
After this apprenticeship
Possible full time position for the right candidate. We are keen to encourage the ‘next generation’ into the agricultural industry.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282204.
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Closes in 2 days (Friday 6 December)
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